EMac to iBook

Question

My mom has a eMac and I have a iBook, there is a game on her computer what is too big for me transfer on a disc (1.44GB), but I heard I could use a USB plug or a Ethernet plug to connect the computers and transfer it that way, is that true? If so how do I do it?

Answer 1

Hello,
This procedure is simple and may take some time. Please make sure you follow these instructions carefully so you won't have to start over again.
You have two options. You can start your iBook in Target Disk Mode and just drop the game on there (faster method)
** PLEASE NOTE: If you choose this method, you need a 6 - pin to 6 - pin Firewire cord. **
ETHERNET:
1. Go to System Preferences -> Energy Saver
A) Make sure the computer does not go to sleep.
2. Go to Network -> Click Ethernet.
A) Click Appletalk.
B) Click Enable Appletalk.
C) Click Apply
** Now appletalk is on. Make sure you do this for each computer.**
3. Go back to System Preferences -> Click Sharing -> There should be something where you share your stuff. I don't remember what it should say.
4. Double Click Your HD -> Click Network -> Servers
5. Double Click Your Laptop
A) Enter your computer information.
B) Click your HD's Name.
** Now your HD should be mounted. **
6. Drag and Drop the game on to your hard drive. You can double click the hard drive and drop your things on there.
7. Your Done!
Firewire:
1. Shut down your laptop.
2. Connect your firewire cable to the firewire port on both computers.
3. Turn on your computer holding the letter T.
4. You should see your Hard Disk Drive pop up on the desktop on your mothers computer.
5. Find where you would like to save your game.
6. Drop it in there / Your done.
As you can see the firewire method is a little bit less painless, but you would have to purchase one if you don't have one.
Good Luck,
Grant