08-09-2004, 03:53 PM
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Mac/Windows File Sharing... Viable? Easy?
Okay so I currently use a Windows XP desktop computer, but I'm considering getting an Apple PowerBook (mainly so I could take notes and go online on campus). Would I be able to transfer files between the two via a regular cross-over ethernet cable? Assuming I am able to transfer documents, is MS Word:Mac pretty compatible with regular Word? Is it easy to share iTunes files between computers? Thanks in advance!
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08-09-2004, 04:11 PM
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shibuya girl
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Oregon
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it's easy to share files over the network, i don't know about iTunes though
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08-12-2004, 02:13 AM
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My pc is able to recognize my gf's iTunes playlists which are on her powerbook on our network and vice versa. Haven't tried tranferring files yet though. |
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08-12-2004, 09:05 AM
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Rear Admiral Upper Half
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Where the east meets the west.
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If all else fails, you could use a finger drive. LIke a 128 mb. I use it to take files all around and it works between macs and pcs... I know you are probably looking for a simpler solution, but i just figured i would offer up one that i know works.
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08-14-2004, 01:22 PM
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they should all work just fine. i use macs and pc's at school, and pc at home. i can transfer files over from mac to pc easy
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08-14-2004, 02:26 PM
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Location: San Francisco
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It's very easy to share anothers music by itunes. I'm on a PC and i have a networked playlist of my brothers music which is on a mac. Everytime i click on the the playlist the connection is established. There is a little button that appears and will disconnect after 1 click. very easy.
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08-14-2004, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Western MA
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You should be able to connect to Windows shares easily with a new Powerbook. iTunes playlists also work just fine across platforms. I use both my Macs and Windows PCs daily and it really feels seamless.
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