My question is:
How can I build a LAN using a PC and a MAC computer. The hardware works fine, but I get lost when I try to network those blasted machines. I believe that I have to use TCP/IP, but I can't get them to see each other. Nor sharing files either
Any idea?
Thanks
Pc & Macintosh LAN
Windows and Mac can't share files or see each other out of the box. The only way to have a Mac see a Windows machine and vice versa is to use third party software.
Two of the more popular programs are PC Maclan from Miramar http://www.miramar.com/ and Dave from Thursby http://www.thursby.com/default.html.
PC MacLan goes on the Windows machines, DAVE goes on the Mac.
I have used them both, and they both work ok.
I use DAVE at home because I have 1 Mac and a bunch of WinTel machines.
You will need a copy of the software on each machine.
Two of the more popular programs are PC Maclan from Miramar http://www.miramar.com/ and Dave from Thursby http://www.thursby.com/default.html.
PC MacLan goes on the Windows machines, DAVE goes on the Mac.
I have used them both, and they both work ok.
I use DAVE at home because I have 1 Mac and a bunch of WinTel machines.
You will need a copy of the software on each machine.