Window network compatability

my office runs on a pc/window & dos system. will a mac be compatible?
will i be able to communicate with the network.

Yes
There is no such thing as "Windows network." Networks use industry standard, platform independent protocols.

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Mac vs. Windows Network Compatability

I finally talked my mother into switching from M$ to a Mac, and she loves the new iBook. Here's the dilemma though: she has to connect to a private intranet for work, and the Mac keeps having problems. Safari won't seem to work, nor will Firefox, so I (grudgingly) downloaded Explorer and the newest JavaScript updates. The site will let you connect and sign on, but when you try to access your personal data, it keeps giving me a JavaScript error. Help me out here, if she can't connect to this site that she needs for work she's threatening to switch back to Windows. Anyone else tried to connect a Mac to a Windows network? Solutions...?

The company's Intranet site is most likely Windows-centric. Being an Intranet site, it was probably grown in-house by folks who may or may not have the technical skill to make the site truly HTML standards compliant. My company's Intranet site heavily favors IE for Windows and the only browser on a Mac that can view it properly is IE. Safar, Firefox and other browsers fail simply because they adhere more closely to HTML standards.
It's not a Mac versus Windows issue, but probably due to lazy HTML coding and no cross-platform testing.
Unfortunately, IE for Mac is officially dead as of December 31, 2005. See this link: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/internetexplorer/internetexplorer.aspx?pid =internetexplorer
You might check into getting Virtual PC for Mac: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/virtualpc/virtualpc.aspx?pid=virtualpc
It's not fast, but if all your Mom needs to do is connect to an Intranet site, it may be just fine.
Better yet, if she can access a Windows XP Professional system at work, she can use the Remote Desktop Client from her Mac: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopc lient
Hope this helps! bill
1 GHz Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

10.6 breaks resourceforks when used in a (Windows) network with 10.5.8 (?!)

Does this only happen to me ?
a file: filename.txt, which has a resource-fork when copied to a remote windows share (using ntfs filesystem) will not produce a "._filename.txt". However, the resource fork is preserved.
But, when you access this file using a 10.5.x or earlier client, it does not see the resource fork.
The other way around, the same problem appears.
To check this:
try this using a terminal on 10.6:
Create the file:
echo "1234567890" >test.txt
echo "theresourcefork" >test.txt/rsrc
check if the resource fork is ok:
cat test.txt/rsrc
result: theresourcefork
copy the file to the remote share ( in my case: windows 2k3 server) using smb protocol
rename the file to "test1.txt"
copy back to your Mac on 10.6
again check if the resource fork is there:
cat test1.txt/rsrc
result: theresourcefork
Now, go to your 10.5.x Machine
copy test1.txt from the network share to your computer.
check if the resource fork is there:
cat test1.txt/rsrc
result: (empty)
while it is nice, that 10.6 probably uses ntfs streams to preserve the resource fork ( a much smarter behaviour as before with the "._xyz" files), It completely breaks your data if some of it relies on resource forks and you use 10.6 together with older MacOS versions.
The best case is that you cannot open your documents any more on 10.5 or 10.6. All other cases are worse.
Apple should have built in a fallback compatibility or, should have printed a sticker on the CD.
WARNING: Do not use together with earlier versions of the OS in a Windows network !
I have this rather strange behaviour on 2 Machines, but have not checked if other installations have the same problem. But, I did not find anyhting here when I search for "resource AND fork".
Can anyone else try this out if the behaviour is really that destructive ?

Followup:
indeed, 10.6 uses ntfs streams when availible to store metadata.
for a workaround:
http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/documentation/Darwin/Reference/ManPages/m an5/nsmb.conf.5.html
create
/etc/nsmb.conf
contents:
\[default\]
streams=no
close all server connections, reconnect.
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Need to search contents of text files on a windows network drive....

I am trying to search the content of a directory on a windows network drive for that contains .sas files (essentially text files) for a certain text string. Find does not seem to do this. Any ideas/suggestions?
When I copy a file to my desktop I can do it easily, but that is not an option.

Uh yeah....in my opinion GREATLY affects Apple's claim to windows compatibility......unless there is a solution out there. My firm is windows-based and we have a terabyte or so of data and files related to various stuff all buried in subfolders..and all I want is to search one folder for one text string.
I'm praying for a solution here.....

Iphone and windows 8 compatibility?

When is apple going to fix the iphone and windows 8 compatibility? All I get is the "waiting for changes to be applied" message. I can't sync my phone.

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itunes and windows 8 compatability
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just bought a new toshiba laptop installed itunes it worked at first now wont play music or movies.
ran troubleshooter said its a compatabilty problem suggested turning off itunes compatability or selecting windows service pack 3 tried both no help
please assist
adam

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Hi
just bought a new toshiba laptop installed itunes it worked at first now wont play music or movies.
ran troubleshooter said its a compatabilty problem suggested turning off itunes compatability or selecting windows service pack 3 tried both no help
please assist
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How to connect my macbook pro to a windows network

Hey... I have used my MacBook outside of the office all the time, but know we are going to use it for business purposes. We have a "basic" windows network to share files, folders, printers and scanners. How do I start connecting my MacBook to this network.

Hi alex,
It probably depends on which OS you're on; the following is for 10.6.8.
If you're trying wirelessly, I think you can open System Preferences > Network > click on the lock and enter your password if it's locked > select AirPort > in the dropdown menu next to Network Name select Join other network and enter the info asked for > click Apply if it's not grayed out.
If ethernet, click on Ethernet > Advanced > click on the Ethernet tab > select Automatically in the Configure dropdown menu > click on OK > click on Apply.

How to connect my MacBook to a hp printer on windows network?

Please help! I had my MacBook connect to my hp 1200 series printer wireless on a windows network. It was working fine for a few weeks. Then yesterday it just stop printing. I can find the printer on my Mac and it sends the message to print and the printer turns on but nothing happens. I have another laptop on the network a Dell computer and it prints fine wirelessly. I originally connected the printer on the MacBook Thursday print/fax then when to + and windows icon found the shared computer then printer then add it and worked. Please help!!!

Take the Mac to the printer and use the USB cable.
Call your respective IT person for support.

How can I keep lion from generating .DS_Store files on windows network partitions, but not disable it for all network partitions?

How can I keep lion from generating .DS_Store files on windows network partitions, but not disable it for all network partitions? I am fimilar with changing the setting for all network partitions(defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true), but that is undesirable when I connect my laptop to my home network. A preferable solution would be where I could control the writing of these files based on disk format (NTFS vs HFS+).

Go to MacUpdate or CNET Downloads and search for ds_store. There are numerous utilities for preventing them from being transferred to Windows systems.

Can no longer find Printer on Windows network

I had a connection to the HP LaserJet 4050 at work and accidentally deleted it. We have a Windows network. I remember using the Windows Printing option before, but the printer no longer shows up when I select Network Neighborhood. The only thing that shows up is workgroup. Here is what I remember doing before:
- Bring up Print & Fax in System Preferences
- Click + to add a printer
- Select Default Browser
- Click More Printers
- Select Windows Printing from the top pop-up menu
- Change Workgroup to Network Neighborhood in the pop-up
Someone else has tried this with his Mac here at work, and the above steps worked. He has a Mac Book Pro 17". I am running a Powerbook G4 15". If it matters, I set up the printer on my system back when I was running Panther; this is the first time I have tried adding the printer while I've had Tiger.
The only thing I have gotten to work is the hint on MacOSXHints (http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20051204134420783). While this did work, I do not want to have my network password in my printer preferences (or wherever they are kept).
Powerbook G4 (1.67GHz) Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Yes, this could have happened after any number of updates, since I'm almost positive that I added the printer under Panther. This first came to light with OS X 10.4.6. I do not know when I first saved the printer, but I know it was prior to Tiger. Actually, now that I think about it, it may have been a different computer, too. Where my older computer was Panther and my new computer is Tiger. I do not remember exactly how I dragged over my user folder from the backup. I may have updated it to Tiger before copying it over to the new system. Of course, if the printer does not come over with my user prefs, then I must have set it up under Tiger.
I cannot say for sure if the IP address of the printer has changed or not. However, connecting it to the other Mac worked. At the time, we both had 10.4.6, although his is Intel and mine is PowerPC.
The name of the printer has not changed nor the location. The name consists of two letters and underscore and two more letters (e.g. ab_cd).
I have tried having a connection to the server where the printer is located and trying to add the printer while it is connected. I was hoping that, with a connection, the software might be able to find the server.
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Windows network printing to HP Laserjet 4L

Recently got our first mac, an iBook runing OSX 4.4 Tiger. A great part of the deal was that we could get a free printer, a Deskjet 5900 series to replace our old color printer which was not working so well. We have a home network with 2 desktops both running Windows 2000, a printer connected to each one, a linksys modem connected to cable and a linksys router connecting them all via ethernet cable, as well as wireless capacity for a couple of other notebooks (another WIndows 2000 and a powerbook).
When we bought the iBook a concern was that it would work okay with the Windows network. The internet connection and file sharing is working fine, but we still can't print.
After talking with various support people at Apple and HP, we were assured that there was no way to print through the Windows computers, and that the best option was to get either a print server, or preferably a router with a printer port. Furthermore, they said the 5900 series doesn't work through the network at all, and can only be connected directly to the mac. So our only bet was the other printer, an old reliable Laserjet 4L.
So I invested time and money in a SMC Barricade router with a parallel connection for the Laserjet 4L. (It predates USB) This is daisy-chained to the Linksys router. via a crossover patch cord going from LAN to LAN port on the 2 routers. The iBook is now connected to the new SMC router, and the 2 Windows 2000 desktops to the Linksys, and everything talks to everything else, the 2 Windows computers print fine through the router, but I still can't figure how to set up the printer on the mac. I installed Gimp-Print, which has a driver for the 4L, but can't figure out how to get to the printer. The SMC people told me to put in the IP address of the router, which worked for the Windows computers. However, when I tried typing that address on the iBook as HP IP Printing, which seems the best option, it just says Not Found.
I talked to Apple again, and this time they told me I'm up **** creek bacause it's a parallel printer and they are no longer supported. Period. But he said I could try this forum, and if anyone could help me it would be you, gentle readers.
Anyone have any suggestions at all?
iBook Mac OS X (10.4.4) Windows network user

Success! I updated the OS X from 4.4 to 4.5, but the Printer Browser window looked the same. It took a support person to tell me the obvious, that I had to press the little oval button on the top right to expand the window. I then tried installing with CUPS+Gimp-Print, and default queue, but when I tried to print, the print queue stopped itself. I deleted that, and reinstalled, using Foomatic/hpijs, and the LP queue, and that is working fine! So I don't know if the problem was the driver, or, more likely, that the default queue wasn't found.
As for the DeskJet5940, I am now using a Deskjet5850 foomatic/hpijs driver, and so far it is working too. I was able to print a web page with some graphics. I imagine the printer model is too new to have a 3rd party driver yet--maybe one will come out in a while.
But the embarassment of driver riches has given me a new, much less urgent question. I now have 3 drivers available for the LaserJet 4L, the CUPS+Gimp-Print, the vanilla Gimp-Print (both v5.0.0-beta2), and the Foomatic/hpijs. Does anyone have an opinion about which of these is more likely to work well? Does my particular setup (printer attached to parallel port of the router) make any difference?
iBook Mac OS X (10.4.4) Windows network user

Loss of Windows Networking and Network Printing

I am having an issue with an older G4 i-book running Tiger (I have installed the latest updates). Recently I have been unable to print to my network printer (HP 2605 dn)which has been running smoothly for over 2 years. Additionally I can no longer see any windows network folders (Workgroup, MSHome) within the network icon in Finder. I cannot even see the i-book from the 2 other macs in my home which again worked flawlessly up until now. I can connect to the Internet fine and also use Mail with no issues at all. I am connecting to the network using airport to a D-Link access point a short distance away. I must be missing something basic but I cant seem to resolve this one. Any help is appreciated.
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Ok, do I ever feel like an idiot. After looking at your response (which I thought would be a complete waste of time)I noticed that the i-book was not even connected to my wireless network! It had grabbed my neighbors WiFi and I didn't even notice. Thanks for waking me up out of the fog. Problem solved. Boy do I feel like a noob.

Windows 8 Compatibility issue -

I just ran the MS Windows 8 compatibility test on my Windows 7 system... a number of programs were flagged, including iTunes.. however, the action to be taken seems vague: a yellow caution symbol was displayed with the words, "remove authorized PCs"
What does that mean? Do I need to deauthorize my PC before doing the upgrade? Do I need to uninstall iTunes? (I am running v.11) And then reinstall it after upgrading to Windows 8?

Ok, no replies.. so here is what I found out....
It seems that you can have up to 5 computers authorized to use iTunes. If one of the computers that is being upgraded to Windows 8 is one of those 5, you may need to deauthorize iTunes before the install. Why? Because apparently the new install treats the system as a new system, so in order to keep your authorized systems under 5, it may be necessary to deauthorize before the install, then reauthorize again after the install.
Of course, if this is the only computer authorized, then no biggie.. you will end up with two authorized systems and everything should still hum along. The only concern is if you already have 5 computers authorized, then you need to use this process to ensure that iTunes will still work after the install.
Odd that iTunes would be so picky... Adobe is infamous about software activations - insisting on the product being deactivated before uninstalling and reinstalling... but no concern here about upgrading to Windows 8
Hope that helps some others that had a question about this item.
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Hello,
My Satellite T230 (PST4AE) is not listed on Windows 8 compatibility's page. Is it not compatible at all?

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But the list does not mean that not listed notebooks are not Win 8 capable
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/system-requirements
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Has anyone successfully installed CS4 on Windows 8? I am currently using Windows XP and received a pop up saying Microsoft are no longer releasing updates for XP after August and I am entitled to a free download of Windows 8. I am trying to decide whether to do this but risk losing my use of CS4 which I really don't want to do. Any advice much appreciated as not sure whether to just continue with XP. Thanks in advance.

If you search Google using the terms "CS4 and Windows 8 compatibility" you can probably find various results from both Adobe and Microsoft that should give you some idea of how much of a gamble you might face in changing your OS.
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