How to transfer files (.doc, .gif and music files) from Mac OS X to PC with XP Home.

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Request for Question Clarification by livioflores-ga on 22 Oct 2005 18:51 PDT

Could you give us more details about what do you need?
Are the computers connected? Which is the connection used?
Do you want to use CD-R or something similar?
Have you tried any method and had troubles with it?
etc,

Thank you
livioflores-ga

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Clarification of Question by scoreb-ga on 23 Oct 2005 13:41 PDT

We want to transfer music files, originally purchased from I-tunes,
which are on our Ibook.  Unfortunatley, the hard drive is broker, and
cannot be used to burn a CD.  We are purchasing a new Windows-based
laptop, and want to transfer the music files.

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Request for Question Clarification by livioflores-ga on 23 Oct 2005 21:02 PDT

Hi again!!

May there is a typo, is the Mac hard drive broken or the CD-Rom drive broken?
If the HD is broken and you cannot boot the computer,probably you will
be unable to transfer the files, but if it is only the CD-Rom drive
and you can connect the computers I think that I could help you.

Which connection capabilities have the machines (USP, Ethernet, Firewire, etc.)?

Hi!!

The easiest way to connect both computer is through the Ethernet cards
using a crossover cable. They are inexpensive (less than $10, and you
can find them from about $3).
Here is a link to a page that explain what a crossover cable is with
link to cable prices:
"Ethernet Crossover Cables Explained":
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/explain/about-ethernet-crossover.asp


For the required task I found an step by step guide, "Sharing files
between a Mac and a PC connected with a crossover cable":
http://images.apple.com/business/mac_pc/pdf/cable_guide_10.3_UK.pdf


But before start with the above document I suggest you to first read
the following documents:
"Mac OS X: Sharing your files with non-Apple computers":
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106660

"Mac OS X: About File Sharing":
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106461

"Mac OS X: Setting up Windows File Sharing":
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107083

"Mac OS X 10.1 or later: How to Connect to Windows File Sharing (SMB)":
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106471


I think that the above documentation will do the work but in the case
that you need more information please refer to the following pages:
"Sharing Macintosh Files with a PC":
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101170.asp

"Sharing PC Files With a Macintosh":
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101169.asp

Try also with the following keywords at the NetGear Search page:  pc
os network  or pc os configuration .
http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp


If you want to try with the Firewire ports I found a software that can
be usefull, FireNet. It is relatively inexpensive, you will need to
expend about $20 for 2 Firenet product keys  Special (Choose this if
you want to connect 2 computers with Firenet):
http://www.unibrain.com/1394_products/1394_networking/firenet_pc.htm


More info here:
"FireWire Networking Software for Mac":
http://www.unibrain.com/1394_products/1394_networking/firenet_mac.htm

"The Many Faces of FireWire":
http://www.unibrain.com/reviews/peachpit/Peachpit%20Press%20%20Features%20The%20Many%20Faces%20of%20FireWire.htm

Before purchase this FireNet read carefully this page:
"Unibrain's Support - FAQ Networking":
http://www.unibrain.com/support/networking/networking.htm


Search strategy:
networking Mac OS X windows xp
crossover ethernet cable
firewire networking mac pc


I hope this helps you. Feel free to request for further assistance if
you need it using the clarification feature before rate my answer.

Regards,
livioflores-ga

Sorry for the confusion.  The CD burner is broken.  USB and FIrewire
are both available, as would be Ethernet (with some difficulty)