Archived - Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9: Sharing Files With Windows-Based Computers
Summary
There are several ways to share files between computers using
Microsoft Windows operating systems and those using Mac OS 8 and Mac OS
9.
You can use the following methods to share files between computers using
Microsoft Windows operating systems and those using Mac OS 8 and Mac OS
9. Which method you choose depends on whether you have a server product
and from which direction the connection attempt originates (from the
Macintosh or from the Windows-based computer). You will have to use two
or more of these tecniques for true bidirectional sharing.
For information on sharing in Mac OS X, including connection to Windows-based computers via SMB, see Mac OS X: File Sharing.
For information on third-party software mentioned in this article, see the Macintosh Products Guide (http://guide.apple.com/) or VersionTracker (http://www.versiontracker.com/).
Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for
information purposes only, and does not constitute Apple's
recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional
information.
Products Affected
Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9.0
Web Sharing
Windows-based computers can connect to your Macintosh via Web browsers
(HTTP) when you have turned on the Web Sharing feature in the Web
Sharing control panel. Choose Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and
search on "Web Sharing" for a variety of topics on this subject. Any
computer, not just those using Windows or Mac OS, that can make a
standard HTTP connection should be able to get files from your computer
via Web Sharing.
Connect from Mac OS to a Microsoft Windows server product via AFP
If you have a Windows NT or Windows 2000 server, you can turn on Apple
File Protocol (AFP). AFP is the native Macintosh file sharing protocol.
With AFP enabled, Macintosh computers will be able to see the server
after selecting the AppleShare icon in the Chooser. For information on
enabling AFP on a Windows NT or Windows 2000 server, check the online
help on the server, or other documentation that came with it.
Connect from Mac OS to non-server Microsoft Windows products via SMB
When a Windows product like Windows 95 or Windows 98 does not offer AFP
as a service, you can install software on the Macintosh that allows it
to connect to SMB, the native Windows file sharing protocol. Some
examples of software that allow this are Dave by Thursby software,
MochaSofts' Mocha SMB, or DoubleTalk by Connectix. This can be
particularly advantageous when you have a mixed Windows and Mac OS
environment, and the majority of computers use Windows products that do
not offer AFP.
Note: Additional software is not needed for Mac OS X 10.1 and later. See Mac OS X 10.1: How to Connect to an SMB Volume.
Connect from Windows to Apple server products via SMB
If you have an AppleShare IP 6 or Mac OS X 10.0.3 or later server, you
can offer SMB service to which Windows clients can connect. See
AppleShare IP and Mac OS X Server Help files and included documentation
for more information on setting up this service.
Connect from Windows to non-server Apple products via AFP
When a Mac OS product does not offer SMB as a service, you can install
software on the Windows-based computer that allows it to connect to AFP
service. Some examples include Miramar's PC Mac LAN and Thursby's
TSTalk. This can be particularly advantageous when you have a mixed
Windows and Mac OS environment, and the majority of computers use Mac OS
products that do not offer SMB.
Other solutions
Other third-party software, including that distributed under Shareware
and Freeware license, may offer a solution that works for your
environment or budget. Third-party software installed on Mac OS 8 or Mac
OS 9 can add the ability to serve via FTP, for example, a popular
cross-platform protocol. You may also find client and server software
for other popular cross-platform sharing protocols. When searching for
software, try key words like: file, server, ftp, sharing, internet,
networking, and cross-platform.
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