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03-02-2004, 03:45 PM
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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?
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03-02-2004, 05:05 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by lilrebel815
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? | Yes, as long as you are using TCP/IP.
That's the only part I can answer... sorry. 
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03-02-2004, 05:20 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by Guy
Yes, as long as you are using TCP/IP.
| If you do not know what protocol you are using, chances are it is TCP/IP.
Also, for the reasons I state in this thread, 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 with an "airport" card...which is Apple's WiFi card (compatible with 802.11b or g networks, which is the standard).
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03-02-2004, 05:44 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by qiranworms
If you do not know what protocol you are using, chances are it is TCP/IP.
| Off topic, but not entirely true. There are still networks out there that use IPX/SPX, NetBIOS and AppleTalk. If you walk into a Novell Network, you could be using a combination of all (mostly). And you wouldn't know. Right? 
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03-02-2004, 06:00 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by Guy
Off topic, but not entirely true. There are still networks out there that use IPX/SPX, NetBIOS and AppleTalk. If you walk into a Novell Network, you could be using a combination of all (mostly). And you wouldn't know. Right? | 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 would know or be able to find out easily anyway.
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03-04-2004, 12:37 AM
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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.
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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.
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Quote: Originally posted by apokalipse
Mac's cannot execute Windows viruses anyway. | 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.
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04-11-2004, 10:48 PM
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That would be funny
But to me, the fact that some people even have VPC, is just wierd...
Oh well
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Quote: Originally posted by qiranworms
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. | 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!
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