The only problem with Ethernet is that you have to physically run wires between the Macs. I suppose this is easy enough with a compact, just carry it into the room you want to transfer files and plug it into the network. I used to run mine through a commercial grade phone system installed in my last house, but that's pretty rare.
Personally, I prefer the Zip drive both for the volume and size of files it can handle, as well as its compatibility back to the stock Mac Plus. (128Ke if fitted with a SCSI port), as well as an OS X Mac (with HFS writing software of course since Leopard dropped support for HFS).
With my 128K I just transfer files directly into and out of OS X using Terminal, but that's a pretty slow method for System 6 & 7 file sizes. For more on this, check out http://mac128.com
But the most versatile method I've found is the Zip drive. it's portable, compatible, Minimal setup and configuration, reliable, and fast.
Personally, I prefer the Zip drive both for the volume and size of files it can handle, as well as its compatibility back to the stock Mac Plus. (128Ke if fitted with a SCSI port), as well as an OS X Mac (with HFS writing software of course since Leopard dropped support for HFS).
With my 128K I just transfer files directly into and out of OS X using Terminal, but that's a pretty slow method for System 6 & 7 file sizes. For more on this, check out http://mac128.com
But the most versatile method I've found is the Zip drive. it's portable, compatible, Minimal setup and configuration, reliable, and fast.