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PowerBook 180 networking

PowerBook 180 networking Networking 9 posts Sep 18, 2013 — Sep 22, 2013

#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 - 22:49

I have a PB 180 that I want to connect to another computer. It does not need to connect to the internet; I simply need a way to quickly transfer files from one machine to the other. What kind of cable/software do I need?

#2 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 - 01:14

What kind of computer do you want to connect it to?

Currently, your options are to use a LocalTalk connection (serial cable) or SCSI Disk Mode.

#3 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 - 02:18

Oh... and also sneakernet too.

#4 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 - 02:26

quickly transfer files

Sneakernets are far from quick…

#5 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 - 03:43

Yea, well, it works. LOL

#6 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 - 08:05

Can I connect a serial cable directly from one computer to the other?

#7 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 - 14:26

If they both have serial ports, yes.

#8 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 - 01:27

Awesome! Now - I know I said I didn't need to connect it to the internet, and I don't, but just out of curiosity, is there a way to do that (using a DSL connection, not dial-up).

#9 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 - 05:20

It is possible to use the serial port as a way to access the internet connection on the other system, if the right software is installed.