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what should i do!?!?!?
Discuss what should i do!?!?!?
Posted by: lilrebel815
i was going around the apple store today (just browsing) and i set my hand on one of the new ibooks. I was wondering if it is worth me buying one or if i should stick with my pc. Is there anyway i can set up a wireless conection on a mac and be able to access internt on both my mac AND pc?
any comments about the performance of the ibook would be greatly appreciated. :D
Posted by: Shakie
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by lilrebel815 [/i]
[B] Is there anyway i can set up a wireless conection on a mac and be able to access internt on both my mac AND pc? [/B][/QUOTE]
Yes, as long as you are using TCP/IP.
That's the only part I can answer... sorry. :)
Posted by: Qiranworms
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Guy [/i]
[B]Yes, as long as you are using TCP/IP.
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If you do not know what protocol you are using, chances are it is TCP/IP. :)
Also, for the reasons I state in [URL=http://tech-forums.net/showthread.php?threadid=10977]this thread[/URL], you might have reason to consider a Powerbook instead of an iBook. Also, if you decide to make the purchase, be sure to order it [i]with[/i] an "airport" card...which is Apple's WiFi card (compatible with 802.11b or g networks, which is the standard).
Posted by: Shakie
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by qiranworms [/i]
[B]If you do not know what protocol you are using, chances are it is TCP/IP. :)
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Off topic, but not entirely true. There are still networks out there that use IPX/SPX, NetBIOS [i]and[/i] AppleTalk. If you walk into a Novell Network, you could be using a combination of all (mostly). And you wouldn't know. Right? ;)
Posted by: Qiranworms
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Guy [/i]
[B]Off topic, but not entirely true. There are still networks out there that use IPX/SPX, NetBIOS [i]and[/i] AppleTalk. If you walk into a Novell Network, you could be using a combination of all (mostly). And you wouldn't know. Right? ;) [/B][/QUOTE]
Most likely, if he bought a home-class 802.11b WiFi router, and hooked up his home computers to it, and set up his broadband connection to it, it is TCP/IP. If he was in a corperate setting, maybe he [i]would[/i] know or be able to find out easily anyway.
Posted by: g5orbust
You can create a platform blind network from a mac usng the "create a network" panel of the airport control panel. Very easy. Just set the network name/login/pass/etc. like a PC wireless network and youre done. Connect as usual.
Remember that the 802.11b/g specs are platform blind hardware pieces, so mac netowkrs work with PCs and vice versa.
Posted by: Apokalipse
Macs and PC's are becoming a lot more compatible with each other lately
for broadband sharing, you can get wireless routers with usually 4 10/100 ports and 1 uplink for your modem, plug your modem into the router, any other wired PC's into the 10/100 ports, and any wireless cards will automatically connect
it is a good idea to get a router with a firewall especially if you're running PC's, but Macs are a lot less prone to viruses and hackers.
Mac's cannot execute Windows viruses anyway.
Posted by: Qiranworms
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by apokalipse [/i]
[B]Mac's cannot execute Windows viruses anyway. [/B][/QUOTE]
How about Virtual PC? Besides, Mac viruses do exist...not very common though...
Besides, if your Virtual PC program gets a virus, it only effects the Windows environment contained within the software. Which can be reinstalled without a reformat easily. :) Come to think of it, the concept of Virtual PC getting a virus is actually funny.
Posted by: mac_mogul
That would be funny
But to me, the fact that some people even [i]have[/i] VPC, is just wierd...
Oh well :)
Posted by: Apokalipse
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by qiranworms [/i]
[B]How about Virtual PC? Besides, Mac viruses do exist...not very common though...
Besides, if your Virtual PC program gets a virus, it only effects the Windows environment contained within the software. Which can be reinstalled without a reformat easily. :) Come to think of it, the concept of Virtual PC getting a virus is actually funny. [/B][/QUOTE]
well if you do have Virtual Pc it will execute it, but generally people don't. I'm saying that it's a good idea to use a hardware firewall even on a Mac, but especially on a PC!
Posted by: CrossMX
It seems everyone has pretty much shown you it can be done. I have done it. I had an iBook G4 933 14', my current Sony Vaio laptop and m6805 AMD 64 laptop all runing off an airport extreme base and now a standard airport base. While I am sure your going to be running off a Win based router system. I am sure you will not find any problems I have used a Pismo on again an original airport with an Orinico Gold Wireless card. So just go through trial and error but it is more than possible.
Posted by: CableModem
iBooks have very bad keyboards. I have used them and they have 2-3 keys missing on the keyboard. these are new, so just be careful and type using a feather. KEEP YOUR WINDOWS BOX.
Posted by: mac_mogul
What 2-3 keys are missing? Ctl-alt-del? :laughing: