Re: [WinMac] Mac and Windows connectivity


Darryl Lee(lee[at]darryl.com)
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 22:55:09 -0700 (PDT)


> I have and Mac and PC side by side and want to connect them using
> personal file sharing. I have heard of Mac Lan software. Is that the
> best solution?

Sure, or there's DAVE. (Runs on the Mac, lets you see the PC shares
and whatnot). Check http://www.thursby.com

> What hardware is needed to create the network.

Presuming that both machines have 10-Base-T Ethernet, a crossover
cable is all you need.

Oh look, here's a page that tells you all you need to know:

           http://www.macwindows.com/peertips.html

<onlyslightlysarcasticplug>
["God, i love that site, http://www.macwindows.com/
John Rizzo does such a nice job. i should _always_ look there for
questions about Mac/Windows Integration."] :}
</onlyslightlysarcasticplug>

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