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Networking Mac and Windows

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  • 13-07-2011 6:24pm
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    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm thinking of getting a Macbook pro but I was wondering if I can share and see files on windows computers I have on my home network? If it is possible how hard/easy is it? Also will I be able to use my netwok printer from it?
    Thanks for the help.


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    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,305 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Don't think it should be much of a problem. I don't really bother with file sharing myself, mainly work on an iMac - the printers are hooked up to an XP PC in another room. Can't remember all the details off hand, but I had to share the printers on the XP machine and then find them on the Mac. You might need the relevant Mac version of the printer drivers. There are different means of searching for the printer once it has been shared, by IP address...something else, can't remember maybe bluetooth. Anyway, if memory serves, I selected the Windows and waited for it to find the XP PC's name and went from there, once the printer model is visible you should be able to go from there.

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    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    OK thanks for that, Sounds handy enough...


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    [Deleted User]
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    Its really simple.

    I have shared folders on a MS Server 2008, Fedora Box, Win7 Box and a Samsung Net-book which I can access from my Macbook Pro.

    Just share the folder, and use Samba (theres plenty from a google search).

    If you have any difficulties when implementing it, just shout back.


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    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    OK
    Thanks very much:)


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