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twoodcc

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Feb 3, 2005
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i was wondering what is the best way to connect 2 or more Macs together to share files and sync with each other? i know you can using smb, but is that the best way? that's how i connect my Mac and my PC, but i was wondering if there's a better way when connecting 2 Macs.

Thanks in advance
 
Between the macs, you can use Apple File Protocol. You can turn in on in the System preferences, and then connect to other macs that have it on by going into your Network directory.

The easiest way with a PC is to turn on SMB on the PC and then connect to it from the Mac.
 
OutThere said:
Between the macs, you can use Apple File Protocol. You can turn in on in the System preferences, and then connect to other macs that have it on by going into your Network directory.

The easiest way with a PC is to turn on SMB on the PC and then connect to it from the Mac.

oh ok. thanks for the tip. :)
 
need help setting up a server (kinda)

i'm trying to setup a server using rsyncX. i'm having trouble doing it though. could someone please help me setup a file server? like maybe a short walk through or something?

thanks in advance
 
any ideas? i'm basically trying to have my imac sync with my powerbook and soon-to-be macbook. any ideas would be appreciated. i do not want to use .mac though b/c i can't afford it
 
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