Now that I've moved into the 21st century with my new MBP, I'd love to be able to access all of my old files on my old SE and the 270. How can I connect these two devices to my MBP and import my files? Is it even possible?
First it really depends on what files you are talking about. If by "files" you mean documents from programs such as:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Photoshop
- other programs that have "modern" versions
You may have some luck importing these files into your new MBP.
But...there are definitely other hurdles to overcome. Such as:
- how to get your old files from a SCSI hard drive...into a MBP which has ethernet, firewire, and USB
- your files may be too old for even newer versions of the same programs (such as Microsoft Office) to even import directly.
- Mac OS issues. Your SE is probably running a version of Mac OS 6 or 7. This is something like the 1988-1992 time frame...and the Mac OS has come a LONGGGG way since then.
The first thing I would suggest...if by "files" you mean documents from programs...is try to get the "files" onto a USB thumb or flashdrive so you can import it into your MBP. This really is not as easy as it sounds.
What you really need is an "intermediate vintage" Macintosh computer from like the late 1990's...that can access a SCSI hard drive...and at the same time have USB ports.
I would also mention that if by "files" you mean "Programs or Applications"....forget about it! You're not going to be able to get a program or application from the 1988-1992 timeframe to run on a MBP.
If you have additional specific questions please ask away...since this post is more "general" in nature.
Hope this helps,
- Nick