network pc

[alexlai5050]

I have a 12 " powerbook
my dad: Dell 500mhz
My second PC : AMD 2000+ XP
Sister:Sony Vaio 800mhz

They all belong in the same house
if i want to share files how do i do this

 

[Kwyjibo]

ok there are a few questions first.
How are they connected?
Are they sharing internet like broadband?
What versions of Windows are the Pc's running?

After you answer these we will be able to help u a bit more with how to "share files"

 

[alexlai5050]

I have a router a dray tek one
i an sharing a ISDN connection
My mac runs os x ad pcs both run XP
thakns
alex

 

[Kwyjibo]

ok its pretty simple then. Make sure your using DHCP and each machine has an IP address.

To get files from either PC you need to first go on the PC and right click a folder u want to share and hit "sharing and secuirty" and then enable sharing from that menu. From there go on your Mac and click the finder in your doc, then on the menu bar Go then Connect to server. From there you will either see the ips on your netowrk or you will have to type in the smb://computersip. From there u should be able to follow the dialogs and the folder will mount on your desktop.

If you want to take files off oyur mac. Go on the windows box and open the run command. From there type //mac'sip/macusername. It will open a few boxes that you will able to follow you will see your mac's home folder.

Hope this helps.

 

[alexlai5050]

cheers mate that was helpful
alex