Can a mac talk to a pc

I want to connect my iMac to a home network with pc's and a shared ad passport external drive to do backups, is that possible?

Basic and newer Mac user here - just wanted to toss out my experience using a shared external hard drive between my Mac and my Windows 7 PC.
I haven't got it set up to access both systems through the router - but I do move the EHD manually from system to system using the USB connection.
I have files from both the PC and the Mac on this EHD and I can access files from both systems on the one EHD without any problem. I just disconnect it from one and reconnect it to the other. All files are readable on either system - however, I'm guessing my video and audio files in formats that are proprietary to either system will not read. I'm mainly talking about jpgs and doc's. No problem there.

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So Can My Mac Be Made To Work With iChatAV ? Version three

< to be be removed later.
This is a Update to an Existing FAQ <a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://">http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121851
The expectation is that it will be editted into that item, less the header >
So Can My Mac Be Made To Work With iChatAV ?
This question is asked by many who find their computer is below the G3/600Mghz Specs limit set for iChat
See here in the second table top left box the listing of the G3/600
Please note there are different Specs for Audio and Video chat.
This linked Apple Doc has been re-written several times since it originally cam out that it does not quite carry the same help as it once did
It is presumed that you are going to want to take as much advantage of iChat as you can. So I will talk about Video chatting.
For Jaguar (10.2.5 - 10.2.8)
Prior to the beginning of Oct 2004 there was a Jaguar version of iChat AV on sale at the Apple Store as a download. If you are at 10.2.5 - 10.2.8 and downloaded the $29.95 Version 2.0 of iChat for Jaguar, in preperation of using iChat, before this date, you may find some of this information useful.
The WWDC Anouncement
If you did not buy it, your only option is to upgrade to Panther.
For Panther (10.3.x) and Jaguar (10.2.5 -10.2.8)
IF you fall below the G3/600 mark then you will need this utility, iChatUSBCam from Ecamm.com This will enable the external iSight to work at lower spec machines. The current reported lower limit is around the G3/350Mhz mark.
It is also will enable USB cameras for use with iChatAV, but there is little in the way of substantive information about Sub G3/600 computers achieving this.
There have been about a dozen posts to say that it will use a USB cam on a G3 as low as 400Mgz
It should be noted that computers of this age tend to lack Multi-Tasking and will find that iChat will take up most of their processor time.
iChat AV FAQ folder
iSight FAQ Search
This is a link to the drivers already installed in the Mac OS. The download is not required. *See note below
Apple used to list the DV camcorders that work with the drivers already in the Mac OS but now Apple no longer does so (Link removed from this section). *See note below.
Essentially any Firewire camera will work with the OS. Some MiniDV formats can not be seen by iChat though.
Many USB Webcams will work if you are at 10.4.8 or earlier or only UBS 1.1 ports. This will need the Mac Drivers and the IChatUSBCam utility.
*Note: Both these last two lists were updated Jan 2004 or before. The purpose of pointing this out to highlight the fact that new cameras have come on the market since. They may work with these drivers or have their own Mac Firewire drivers on their accompanying install CDs.
The Current list for Firewire Webcams is now here as linked above.
For Tiger (10.4) and up.
Much of what has been said before applies to you as well. Most firewire web cams will work DV Camcorder will work. USB cameras can work with the correct Mac Driver and the iChatUSBCam utility.
However....
10.4.9 now adds a driver for USB Video Class (UCV) web cams that will work with the OS and iChat. Not all USB video cams are of this type and iChatUSBCam is still needed.
Mulit-Video Chatting
This was added to iChat at iChat 3 in Tiger (10.4.x)
As can be seen from the Specs linked earlier you need a Mac over a certain Spec (G4/1Ghz Dual) to be able to Host Video chats. (plus Internet Speed).
Ecamm come to people rescue again with PowerBoost if your Mac does not reach those specs.
Leopard 10.5
In Leopard the criteria is also for a mac of a certain spec before you even start, This is a G4/867Mghz processor. If you have problems then see this Apple Doc There is also some evidence that this helps other macs with the same message even if not this spec machine.
This is the 3rd version of this tip. It was submitted on 5/1/08 by Ralph Johns (UK).
10:09 PM Saturday; January 5, 2008

< to be be removed later.
This is a Update to an Existing FAQ <a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://">http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121851
The expectation is that it will be editted into that item, less the header >
So Can My Mac Be Made To Work With iChatAV ?
This question is asked by many who find their computer is below the G3/600Mghz Specs limit set for iChat
See here in the second table top left box the listing of the G3/600
Please note there are different Specs for Audio and Video chat.
This linked Apple Doc has been re-written several times since it originally cam out that it does not quite carry the same help as it once did
It is presumed that you are going to want to take as much advantage of iChat as you can. So I will talk about Video chatting.
For Jaguar (10.2.5 - 10.2.8)
Prior to the beginning of Oct 2004 there was a Jaguar version of iChat AV on sale at the Apple Store as a download. If you are at 10.2.5 - 10.2.8 and downloaded the $29.95 Version 2.0 of iChat for Jaguar, in preperation of using iChat, before this date, you may find some of this information useful.
The WWDC Anouncement
If you did not buy it, your only option is to upgrade to Panther.
For Panther (10.3.x) and Jaguar (10.2.5 -10.2.8)
IF you fall below the G3/600 mark then you will need this utility, iChatUSBCam from Ecamm.com This will enable the external iSight to work at lower spec machines. The current reported lower limit is around the G3/350Mhz mark.
It is also will enable USB cameras for use with iChatAV, but there is little in the way of substantive information about Sub G3/600 computers achieving this.
There have been about a dozen posts to say that it will use a USB cam on a G3 as low as 400Mgz
It should be noted that computers of this age tend to lack Multi-Tasking and will find that iChat will take up most of their processor time.
iChat AV FAQ folder
iSight FAQ Search
This is a link to the drivers already installed in the Mac OS. The download is not required. *See note below
Apple used to list the DV camcorders that work with the drivers already in the Mac OS but now Apple no longer does so (Link removed from this section). *See note below.
Essentially any Firewire camera will work with the OS. Some MiniDV formats can not be seen by iChat though.
Many USB Webcams will work if you are at 10.4.8 or earlier or only UBS 1.1 ports. This will need the Mac Drivers and the IChatUSBCam utility.
*Note: Both these last two lists were updated Jan 2004 or before. The purpose of pointing this out to highlight the fact that new cameras have come on the market since. They may work with these drivers or have their own Mac Firewire drivers on their accompanying install CDs.
The Current list for Firewire Webcams is now here as linked above.
For Tiger (10.4) and up.
Much of what has been said before applies to you as well. Most firewire web cams will work DV Camcorder will work. USB cameras can work with the correct Mac Driver and the iChatUSBCam utility.
However....
10.4.9 now adds a driver for USB Video Class (UCV) web cams that will work with the OS and iChat. Not all USB video cams are of this type and iChatUSBCam is still needed.
Mulit-Video Chatting
This was added to iChat at iChat 3 in Tiger (10.4.x)
As can be seen from the Specs linked earlier you need a Mac over a certain Spec (G4/1Ghz Dual) to be able to Host Video chats. (plus Internet Speed).
Ecamm come to people rescue again with PowerBoost if your Mac does not reach those specs.
Leopard 10.5
In Leopard the criteria is also for a mac of a certain spec before you even start, This is a G4/867Mghz processor. If you have problems then see this Apple Doc There is also some evidence that this helps other macs with the same message even if not this spec machine.
This is the 3rd version of this tip. It was submitted on 5/1/08 by Ralph Johns (UK).
10:09 PM Saturday; January 5, 2008

So Can My Mac Be Made To Work With iChatAV ? (Replacement)

Original http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121851
So Can My Mac Be Made To Work With iChatAV ?
This question is asked by many who find their computer is below the G3/600Mghz Specs limit set for iChat
See here in the box to the top right for current specs.
Please note there are different Specs for Audio and Video chat.
It should be noted that the specs also list OS 10.3.x (Panther)
It is presumed that you are going to want to take as much advantage of iChat as you can. So I will talk about Video chatting.
For Jaguar (10.2.5 - 10.2.8)
Prior to the beginning of Oct 2004 there was a Jaguar version of iChat AV on sale at the Apple Store as a download. If you are at 10.2.5 - 10.2.8 and downloaded the $29.95 Version 2.0 of iChat for Jaguar, in preperation of using iChat, before this date, you may find some of this information useful.
If you did not buy it, your only option is to upgrade to Panther.
For Panther (10.3.x) and Jaguar (10.2.5 -10.2.8)
IF you fall below the G3/600 mark then you will need this utility from Ecamm.com This will enable iSight to work at lower spec machines. The current reported lower limit is around the G3/350Mhz mark.
It is also will enable USB cameras for use with iChatAV, but there is little in the way of substantive information about Sub G3/600 computers achieving this.
There have been about a dozen posts to say that it will use a USB cam on a G3 as low as 400Mgz
It should be noted that computers of this age tend to lack Multi-Tasking and will find that iChat will take up most of their processor time.
iChat AV FAQ folder
iSight FAQ Search
This former List of Firewire cameras contains a plain text mention of http://www.ioxperts.com/devices/webcam.html that work with the drivers already in the Mac OS. The download is not required. *See note below
This former List of DV camcorders that work with the drivers already in the Mac OS and now list just links to the manufactures.. *See note below. With the proviso of the note below this is a list to point out what cameras will work with iChat with the current OS (and some of the preceeding ones). The purpose of linking it here is for those comtemplating purchasing a camera.
Essentially any Firewire camera will work with the OS. Some MiniDV formats can not be seen by iChat though
*Note: Both these last two list were updated Jan 2004 or before. The purpose of pointing this out to highlight the fact that new cameras have come on the market since. They may work with these drivers or have their own Mac Firewire drivers on their accompanying install CDs.
The Current list for Firewire Webcams is now here as linked above.
10.4.9 now adds a driver for USB Video Class (UCV) web cams that will work with the OS and iChat. Not all USB video cams are of this type and iChatUSBCam is still needed.
Mulit-Video Chatting
As can be seen from the Specs linked earlier you need a Mac over a certain Spec (G4/1Ghz Dual) to be able to Host Video chats. (plus Internet Speed).
Ecamm come to people rescue again with PowerBoost
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G4/1GhzDual MDD MacBookPro 2gig NETGEAR DG834GUK Hollywood Dazzle DV Mac OS X (10.4.9) Have you read the iChat FAQs ?? ^See link at top of the Topic List ^

Original http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121851
So Can My Mac Be Made To Work With iChatAV ?
This question is asked by many who find their computer is below the G3/600Mghz Specs limit set for iChat
See here in the box to the top right for current specs.
Please note there are different Specs for Audio and Video chat.
It should be noted that the specs also list OS 10.3.x (Panther)
It is presumed that you are going to want to take as much advantage of iChat as you can. So I will talk about Video chatting.
For Jaguar (10.2.5 - 10.2.8)
Prior to the beginning of Oct 2004 there was a Jaguar version of iChat AV on sale at the Apple Store as a download. If you are at 10.2.5 - 10.2.8 and downloaded the $29.95 Version 2.0 of iChat for Jaguar, in preperation of using iChat, before this date, you may find some of this information useful.
If you did not buy it, your only option is to upgrade to Panther.
For Panther (10.3.x) and Jaguar (10.2.5 -10.2.8)
IF you fall below the G3/600 mark then you will need this utility from Ecamm.com This will enable iSight to work at lower spec machines. The current reported lower limit is around the G3/350Mhz mark.
It is also will enable USB cameras for use with iChatAV, but there is little in the way of substantive information about Sub G3/600 computers achieving this.
There have been about a dozen posts to say that it will use a USB cam on a G3 as low as 400Mgz
It should be noted that computers of this age tend to lack Multi-Tasking and will find that iChat will take up most of their processor time.
iChat AV FAQ folder
iSight FAQ Search
This former List of Firewire cameras contains a plain text mention of http://www.ioxperts.com/devices/webcam.htmlhttp://www.ioxperts.com/devices/webcam.html that work with the drivers already in the Mac OS. The download is not required. *See note below
This former List of DV camcorders that work with the drivers already in the Mac OS and now list just links to the manufactures.. *See note below. With the proviso of the note below this is a list to point out what cameras will work with iChat with the current OS (and some of the preceeding ones). The purpose of linking it here is for those comtemplating purchasing a camera.
Essentially any Firewire camera will work with the OS. Some MiniDV formats can not be seen by iChat though
*Note: Both these last two list were updated Jan 2004 or before. The purpose of pointing this out to highlight the fact that new cameras have come on the market since. They may work with these drivers or have their own Mac Firewire drivers on their accompanying install CDs.
The Current list for Firewire Webcams is now here as linked above.
10.4.9 now adds a driver for USB Video Class (UCV) web cams that will work with the OS and iChat. Not all USB video cams are of this type and iChatUSBCam is still needed.
Mulit-Video Chatting
As can be seen from the Specs linked earlier you need a Mac over a certain Spec (G4/1Ghz Dual) to be able to Host Video chats. (plus Internet Speed).
Ecamm come to people rescue again with PowerBoost
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