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file transfer between two Macs
Name: T. Wolf Date: August 28, 2003 at 09:07:17 Pacific OS: Mac CPU/Ram: 466MHz / 384 mB
Comment:
I have an 4-yr old G3 running 8.6 from which I want to transfer files to a new IBook (or my G4 at work). The G3 is to be given to a nephew so I want to clean it up and transfer some files to the new computer. The G3 does not have PCI Card for Firewire, so that method does not work. I also have tried connecting the two via Ethernet, also unsuccessfully. My next try is via USB cable. I have seen very different prices for USB (A-male on both ends) cables - from a low of $5-$6 to over $50 for one identified for "data transfer." Is there really a difference - as in the cheaper ones will not work or is it a matter of speed? I would greatly appreciate any advice. I have been trying to do this for over a week. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Name: saverrio Date: August 28, 2003 at 09:13:42 Pacific
Reply:
The ethernet will work but you need to plug the G3 into a Hub or Switch and then the G4 into the Hub or Switch. You can NOT plug them directly from one computer to another. To do that you need a crossover cable.
Once you do this then open file sharing on the G3 and share the whole HD.
Set your name and password and login from your G4.
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Response Number 2
Name: waterboy Date: August 28, 2003 at 18:37:03 Pacific
Reply:
Using ethernet works great and is the simplest and cheapest, but you do have to use a "crossover" cable if you don't have a hub to connect them both to. If you don't have or need a hub, get a crossover cable. That would be my first choice.
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