E eldy macrumors 6502 Original poster Mar 17, 2009 #1 Has anyone tried connecting a WD My Book Studio Edition external hard drive to one computer via USB and to another computer via FireWire 800 simultaneously? What are the chances that both computers would be able to access the drive simultaneously?
Has anyone tried connecting a WD My Book Studio Edition external hard drive to one computer via USB and to another computer via FireWire 800 simultaneously? What are the chances that both computers would be able to access the drive simultaneously?
robbieduncan Moderator emeritus Mar 17, 2009 #2 eldy said: What are the chances that both computers would be able to access the drive simultaneously? Click to expand... Absolutely none whatsoever.
eldy said: What are the chances that both computers would be able to access the drive simultaneously? Click to expand... Absolutely none whatsoever.
BlueRevolution macrumors 603 Mar 17, 2009 #3 Indeed. If you want both computers to be able to access it to the drive, connect it to one computer and enable file sharing.
Indeed. If you want both computers to be able to access it to the drive, connect it to one computer and enable file sharing.