[X-Newbies] Sharing External HD - Thanks to R.B. Singer

[Vard Nelson]

As a list members I think we all might want to thank Mr. Singer.  He is a 
consistent contributor to this list and almost always offers concise, clear 
and accurate information, mostly devoid of self-serving advertising (with 
the exception of the brief note in his signature by-line).

Thanks, Randy, for the information, the advice, and the hyperlinks.  Most of 
us are not geeks but users, just trying to get our machines to work for us.

- Vard Nelson

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> Yes, that is the whole point of Firewire Target Disk Mode.  FTDM allows
> you to connect two computers together with a FireWire cable and transfer
> the files as if you were transfering from one drive to another (simple
> drag and drop).  Zero configuration is required, and FireWire is much
> faster than 10Base-T Ethernet.:
>
> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583
>
> I use FTDM all the time to transfer files from my desktop to my PowerBook.
>
> It will more than likely work for you under OS 9.  The requirements are:
>    * Built-in FireWire port, or a FireWire port on a PC card
>    * FireWire 2.3.3 or later
>    * Mac OS 8.6 or later
>
> This cable will make the transfer a lot easier due to its length and
> quality.  It is a great buy compared to getting a similar Firewire cable
> from a local store also:
> 10-foot ultra premium 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable for $10:
> http://www.trianglecables.com/10footfiri132.html
>
> More info on FireWire Target Disk Mode:
> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75420
> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75414
>
> Make sure that your Macs have all the firmware updates that involve
> FireWire installed:
> <http://search.info.apple.com/?search=Go&lr=lang_en&kword=kbdload%20OR%20ks
> ysupdate&q=firewire%20firmware>
>
>
>
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-Author of: The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions)
>
> Routine OS X Maintenance and Generic Troubleshooting
> http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html