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  1. zoran, Jun 27, 2015

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    How can i work with and transfer files between 2 iMacs that are running different OSs? One imac is on SnowLeopard and the other is on Yosemite. What can i do in order to be working from one (SnowL iMac) with the files that are in the other (Yose iMac)? I must note that the two iMac are not connected to each other through any kind of network they are both distant and the only connectivity available is a dsl line for each!
     
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  2. Weaselboy, Jun 27, 2015

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    Dropbox sounds like it would be the answer for you. Just install the Dropbox app on both machines and put the files you want to share in the Dropbox folder.
     
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  3. tomnavratil, Jun 27, 2015

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    As Weaselboy have said, any cloud-solution will do the trick. Use Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive based on your preference or an FTP server if you have access to one.
     
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  4. zoran, Jun 27, 2015

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    Τhere are many files to transfer in the DBox folder. The best thing would be to enter the Yose iMac as if i was there, entering as a user. Is that possible?
     
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  5. zoran, Jun 27, 2015

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    I have an FTP client app (Transmit) installed in the Yose iMac, could that do the trick?
     
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  6. Altemose, Jun 27, 2015

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    @zoran Provided you are running a supported network configuration, you could use Back to my Mac to do what you need. You can read more information about Back to my Mac here.
     
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  7. zoran, Jun 27, 2015

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    Looks good but it will only support macs that use OSX from Lion and above... one of the two iMacs i will be using uses SnowL
     
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  8. Altemose, Jun 27, 2015

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    You can configure the one Mac to support remote file sharing and simply forward the ports. Another option is to use a private VPN service like LogMeIn Hamachi.
     
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  9. tomnavratil, Jun 27, 2015

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    Unfortunately not, that's just the client. You would need an access to a proper FTP server where you can upload your files and the second computer would then download them, for example through Transmit.
     
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  10. zoran, Jun 29, 2015

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    Isnt there some way to log into the Yose iMac (as a user) from the Snow iMac?
     
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  11. Altemose, Jun 29, 2015

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    Yes. You would enable file sharing over AFP or SMB and forward the appropriate ports.
     
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  12. zoran, Jun 29, 2015

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    How would i make those steps? Can someone guide me?
     
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  13. Altemose, Jun 30, 2015

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    What router do you have? You will only be connecting to it via a Mac, correct? It would be simpler and more secure to use Log Me In Hamachi though!
     
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