[MacDV] Re: Transferring .mov files from mac to pc

[doug lauber]

"Mark M. Florida" wrote:

> But why make things more complicated than they already are?  If you're
> running Mac OS X, just turn on Windows file sharing and network the two with
> an ethernet crossover cable...  If using Mac OS 9, use Personal Web Sharing
> and put the files in the web sharing root directory and access the files
> from a PC via HTTP (web browser).  No hub needed just a $10 cable.
>
> Easier yet, burn a CD-RW disc, transfer, erase, repeat...
>
> Or even one of those USB keychain "drives" (they're solid state storage that
> plugs into a USB port and works without any drivers on Macs and PCs).
>
> How much does that FireNet app cost?  How compatible is it with the various
> flavors of Windows?
>
> Just trying to make everyone really think about this a bit...
>
> - Mark

Wouldn't direct file transfers be a lot more convenient than
burning CDs? I'm already doing the CD burning thing for transfering
files. It would be nice to look into my other computer's drive and
pick what I need at a given moment.  -doug  (OS X and Win98)