For eboy:
This is a cheap, tried/tested way to Xfer files between Mac OSX ( Panther or Tiger ) and Windows XP using trusty old SMB ( System Message Block ). I do this daily.
- Connect an RJ45 cable between the 2 systems ( make sure it's the only cable, disconnect your Internet connection ). Don't worry about a crossover cable as the Mac recognizes this configuration and reverses the Tx/Rx automatically.
- Power up the PC ( Windows XP ). You need to share the folder you want others to see. Google "Sharing Windows XP Folders".
- Power up the Mac.
- Use Finder/Go/Connect To Server/Browse. Check your 'Network" tab. You should eventually see a link to your Windows PC ( takes a few minutes ). If all goes well when you click on the PC Server icon that it just found it should present you with the choice of the Shareable folders on the PC. Selecting one will ask for authentication ( your PC Admin PW ).
- You should then be able to drag/drop files at will.
I record/mix/master on Mac and Xfer to PC for my Har-Bal'ing. I also perform my Mac backups on my PC's removable drives, so this does work. And it's free ( except for the cable which you probably already have ).
Tim
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