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connecting G4 to G5 via eithernet?
- Thread starter MACH3
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It can be done, but do you have a firewire cable? It would be easier. Boot one computer while holding the "T" key. Connect them with the firewire cable. The one in "Target mode" should appear as a firewire hard drive.
Edit: if you don't have a fireware cable, connect the two computers with the ethernet cable and manually give them IP addresses. FTP from one to the other. If you need more detail, let us know.
Edit: if you don't have a fireware cable, connect the two computers with the ethernet cable and manually give them IP addresses. FTP from one to the other. If you need more detail, let us know.
ohh
ohh so have my g4 (with all my files) connected to my G5
then turn the G5 on holding T and i'll see it as a hard drive?
hmm i guess im going 2 have 2 go buy a firewire 6-6pin 2night
thanx for all the help guys
i love this site already lol
ohh so have my g4 (with all my files) connected to my G5
then turn the G5 on holding T and i'll see it as a hard drive?
hmm i guess im going 2 have 2 go buy a firewire 6-6pin 2night
thanx for all the help guys
i love this site already lol
MACH3 said:
That would be the easiest way. Like I said, you can use the ethernet cable if you want.
TMA said:
Apple has used auto-sensing ethernet cards for years now. Cross-over or standard makes no difference.