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I want to transfer some files between my iMAC and Macbook.

Under Windows XP my then computers would be able to "see" each other through my home network and I could transfer files easily. I don't seem to be able to do that with my Apple machines.

Can anyone "point" me to any self help articles on this subject? Thanks.
 
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System preferences> sharing :)
 
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A Mac is short for "Macintosh." It's not an acronym, thus it should not be capitalised.

To put it another way:
mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control
Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.

Ditto for iPod. :)

and yes, what 6string said. Turn on sharing on both computers, then open a finder window and you should see the public folder of the other machine in the sidebar. Drag and drop as needed.
 
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hehe... you just can't resist, can you chas_m? ;P
 
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It's my duty in life to stamp out needless acronym-ing. Heaven knows there are already enough acronyms in the computer field, we don't need any more! :)
 
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I hear you :)
 
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chas_m said:
A Mac is short for "Macintosh." It's not an acronym, thus it should not be capitalised.

To put it another way:
mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control
Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.

Ditto for iPod. :)

and yes, what 6string said. Turn on sharing on both computers, then open a finder window and you should see the public folder of the other machine in the sidebar. Drag and drop as needed.
Click to expand...
Better tell Apple about that. Here's a cut and paste from their website.

Introducing the new iMac.

Thanks very much for all responses. :)
 
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Still having trouble

6string said:
System preferences> sharing :)
Click to expand...

Still having trouble. When I try to transfer files a warning screen comes up stating that my Macbook cannot be modified. It appears I still have to do more things in setting this up.

Still confused.

I just noticed a section in my book Mac OS X Snow Leopard that deals with this. Let me read what is in the section to see what I can find out.
 
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fireman0174 said:
Better tell Apple about that. Here's a cut and paste from their website.

Introducing the new iMac.

Thanks very much for all responses. :)
Click to expand...

They did not capitalize the a and c like you did in your opening post.
 

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