Re: NTLK NTLK: Switching To Windoze

From: Marco Mailand (Marco.Mailand@psi.ch)
Date: Wed Dec 15 1999 - 08:42:13 EST


Nixon schrieb:
> You're switching from a Mac? I think you will need a new cable - not
> sure if the dongles work interchangeably with Macs and PCs ...?
The dongle is interchangeable. As cable you'll need another one which
fits into your PC's serial port connector (DB25 or DB9).

> > Im switching to a windows98 laptop. Is there anything special I
> > should be worried about with my BELOVED MP2K?
I would say that you can feel happy if you where able to backup AND
restore successfully.

> > Is there any super special software that im going to have to use?
The standard software from Apple is the less worse available for the
essential things like backups/restores. For data exchange I had good
results with X-port too but will do the most with my beloved Macs @
home.

> > Is Bill Gates jumping up and down and yelling "YES!" after he has
> > converted one of the biggest mac bigots?
Not only BG, also your PC dealer and your PC supporter, which will try
now the sell you his assistence time. I hope for you, that you will be
able to help yourself. I was in the same situation like you about 2
years ago. Meanwhile I'm used to the limitations of NT.

-- 

Regards / Viele Gruesse

Marco Mailand

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