PowerBook 180 networking

[thinkdifferent]

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?

 

[finkmac]

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.

 

[techknight]

Oh... and also sneakernet too.

 

[finkmac]

quickly transfer files

Sneakernets are far from quick…

 

[techknight]

Yea, well, it works. LOL

 

[thinkdifferent]

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

 

[finkmac]

If they both have serial ports, yes.

 

[thinkdifferent]

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).

 

[Paralel]

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.