Moving Data between Mac and Windows/XP
I have to move a lot of data (about 500MB each time) between an Apple Mac running the latest software (OS/X Lion) over to a Windows XP machine. (Must be XP)
Instead of using "slow" USB, is there a way to "direct connect" them? They both have Ethernet (and USB 2.0). The PC does not have FireWire though.
Instead of using "slow" USB, is there a way to "direct connect" them? They both have Ethernet (and USB 2.0). The PC does not have FireWire though.
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Thx - And direct-connect them via Ethernet-to-Ethernet ? Or are you talking about both computers on LAN? I have LAN's & Internet & FTP ... my question is more along the lines of which way to connect the 2 computers for best data transfer rate
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> - And direct-connect them via Ethernet-to-Ethernet ?
That should work, although a connection via a network switch, even a simple 5-port unmanaged one, is more reliable and faster; as far I've used this type of set up. Just make sure the TCP/IP configuration of both machines is correct.
You can also enable Lion's built in file server for copying the files, it supports Windows clients. If you need step-by-step explanation on how to do that, please let me know.
That should work, although a connection via a network switch, even a simple 5-port unmanaged one, is more reliable and faster; as far I've used this type of set up. Just make sure the TCP/IP configuration of both machines is correct.
You can also enable Lion's built in file server for copying the files, it supports Windows clients. If you need step-by-step explanation on how to do that, please let me know.
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