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<blockquote data-quote="donbenjy" data-source="post: 291363" data-attributes="member: 21175"><p>hey, I'm getting a 1.42ghz (PPC) mac mini for christmas and have a few questions regarding a .mac account and also wireless networking:</p><p></p><p>Obviously I get 60 days free with the .mac account, but I'm not planning on upgrading after that, so I was wondering, along with keeping my @mac.com email address, what else will I retain? (i.e. a small amount of server space, addresses, etc.)</p><p></p><p>Currently I run a wired network with a 4 port router, connected to a cable modem but my family are looking to go wireless. This is useful to me as I'm looknig to have my mac in the room exactly opposite ends of the house to the modem & router. There isn't an airport card in my mini, so what's the best (read cheapest :headphone ) option: a wireless USB dongle, a wireless gateway (it's gonna be in a fixed position, I'm not planning on moving it alot) or an airport card. Also im new to mac, as an experienced(ish) windows networker, will I need any tutorials for interfacing mac and windows filesharing or is it self-explanitory?</p><p></p><p>cheers for the help!</p><p></p><p>edit: oh yeah, as the release of leopard isn't far off, how much is it likely to set me back? are we talking >£100 or prices in the hundreds? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donbenjy, post: 291363, member: 21175"] hey, I'm getting a 1.42ghz (PPC) mac mini for christmas and have a few questions regarding a .mac account and also wireless networking: Obviously I get 60 days free with the .mac account, but I'm not planning on upgrading after that, so I was wondering, along with keeping my @mac.com email address, what else will I retain? (i.e. a small amount of server space, addresses, etc.) Currently I run a wired network with a 4 port router, connected to a cable modem but my family are looking to go wireless. This is useful to me as I'm looknig to have my mac in the room exactly opposite ends of the house to the modem & router. There isn't an airport card in my mini, so what's the best (read cheapest :headphone ) option: a wireless USB dongle, a wireless gateway (it's gonna be in a fixed position, I'm not planning on moving it alot) or an airport card. Also im new to mac, as an experienced(ish) windows networker, will I need any tutorials for interfacing mac and windows filesharing or is it self-explanitory? cheers for the help! edit: oh yeah, as the release of leopard isn't far off, how much is it likely to set me back? are we talking >£100 or prices in the hundreds? :o [/QUOTE]
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