Re: networking for idiots(me!)

on 05/01/06 13:16, Craig Ringer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neil Houghton wrote: Breaking the process into steps, this is what I would try (I assume both computers are running OSX - OS9 is similar in principle but different details): The very first step is to make sure the two macs are

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just wondering if the mailing list doesn't allow attachments. I tried sending a 1k script to the group, but my mail kept bouncing. Anyhow, if your recieving this, I've probably figured it out already, and if not, well, then you're not reading this and are blissfully ignorant of my delima.

Re: just a test?

On 06/01/2006, at 5:25 AM, Michael Parker wrote: just wondering if the mailing list doesn't allow attachments. NO ! The Mail list does not allow attachments . Can you imagine the memory and hard disk space needed if it did ? Bob I tried sending a 1k script to the group, but my

Re: networking for idiots(me!)

Thanks for all the suggestions from everyone. On my husband's ibook, can see my computer ( powerbook) and access by Guest or user. However, on mine, can't see my husband's computer at all have to connect using connect to server Setup in sharing is same on both! Weird! Rosemary On 5

Re: networking for idiots(me!)

Rosemary Also make sure that Appletalk is enabled on the iBook in the Networks preference pane (Built in Ethernet - Appletalk tab) in system settings. Cheers Greg From: Rosemary Horton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 10:32:59 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au

Re: networking for idiots(me!)

Hi Rosemary, Also turn on Apple Talk in Applications Utilities Directory Access Cheers, Ronni On 06/01/2006, at 10:55 AM, Greg Pennefather wrote: Rosemary Also make sure that Appletalk is enabled on the iBook in the Networks preference pane (Built in Ethernet - Appletalk tab) in system

Re: networking for idiots(me!)

Neil If you just have an Ethernet cable running between the 2 Macs you should set TCP/IP to have the address configured manually on both. Use 192.168.0.1 on one and 192.168.0.2 on the other. The netmask will be 255.255.255.0. On the Mac that DOESN'T dial the Internet set the Router to be the

Re: networking for idiots(me!)

on 06/01/06 10:32, Rosemary Horton at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for all the suggestions from everyone. On my husband's ibook, can see my computer ( powerbook) and access by Guest or user. However, on mine, can't see my husband's computer at all have to connect using connect to server

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Re: networking for idiots(me!)

Neil Houghton wrote: Nope, no external routers involved. The two iMacs are connected by an ethernet cable, the old G4 flat-panel has the modem so is connected to the phone-line (as I mentioned we are talking dial-up internet, not broadband). I just set the old iMac to share its internet