can i dowload mac files in a windows xp pc and transfer them to a mac? \nthis mac is old, a power macintosh 700....running mac os 6(i think i remember)\nwhat i want to do is download small simple files from internet to have in the mac but the mac isn't connected so i want to download them in my pc and tranfer them by cd, diskette or any other way.
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Yes, as long as you download them Binary... if you're downloading them on the Web, then they will be binary. If you're doing it in FTP, then make sure you use binary transfer mode.
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XP will not allow you to downgrade. The only way to put Home in your computer is to do a fresh install. That means you would lose everything on your hard drive.\n\n-Doc-
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XP has a migration wizard to help you transfer needed files from an old operating system to XP. We used this in class last year and it worked well. Here is the link:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/mgrtfset.mspx\n\nAnother alternative is to connect using serial ports ( if your new computer has a serial port ) using a null modem serial cable between the serial ports. Alternately serial to Ethernet connectors are available. You need a program at each end to do the transfer. I am not sure if hyper terminal will do it or not but there is a ton of shareware/freeware on the Internet. Try http://www.tucows.com and search for serial transfer. Also here is a spot I found off tucows: http://www.virtualserialport.com/ and they have a 14 day trail for an xp version at http://www.tucows.com/preview/380198
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You need to reformat the external hard drive with your Mac computer to be writeable by a Mac. Right now, it's treating it like a CD, rather than a disk drive.\n\nNote, if you reformat the hard drive, you will lose any data saved on it! Proceed with caution!
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Yes, you can.  When you have windows installed there should be some folder in the hard drive where windows files are (I'm not speculating, I've seen it).  Just find it and drag 'n drop.
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There are plenty of converters out there, but since I don't know if you are on a Mac or PC or even what version of system software you are using, then I really can't narrow it down for you.  \n\nIf you're on a Mac, try the Apple website, go to System X and click on "Downloads."  If you're on a PC, download.com is always a good bet for shareware or freeware.
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AMD? Possibly not, Although since they have Macs with intel processors now, I would guess that there is indeed a version of the Mac os that will run on a PC. Exactly how you would get one, I'm not sure. Never actually had to install a mac os. Not even sure that they sell it sperately from their computers. Of course... there would have to be mac versions of drivers for all sorts of hardware that was previously only for PCs... if this is possible then someone at apple spend a LONG LONG LONG time on it... hmm. If I find out more I'll paste it in.
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I am going to assume that you are using iTunes for your music, if not, it might be good to do so just for the ease factor in this process.  You will need to find the physical location of your music files (In iTunes it is in your iTunes folder).  There is also a license file.  Copy all the files from your Mac to your Windows machine making sure to replace the existing license file.  This should work.  If you are on a network you can just copy the files via the network and don't have to worry about CDs or flash drives or anything.
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iTunes is Not happy when working from a Windows Based Platform-It was designed specifically for Use with Mac,but Due to the Market needs they made a Windows version.\n\nXP is also Not happy when trying initiate iTunes!\nIt sounds like a Software lag between Launch of the App. and/Or possible bandwidth problems.\nRe-install iTunes-that may resolve any Glitches in its Operation
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The Mac OSX operating system is far superior to Windows XP. If you use Internet on a Windows XP you are prone to many viruses even if you are careful. If you have anti-virus software, cleaning your computer wastes your time and doesn’t detect some viruses. With Mac OSX hardly any viruses have been written and virtually no spyware. Another excellent feature of Mac OSX is that you can easily set it to update itself. No more going to www.update.microsoft.com and downloading updates. Another pro of OSX is it’s sleek high quality interface. The rollover bar at the bottom of your screen is much sleeker than the Windows XP taskbar. \nWith Windows XP if you have old cd-roms they most likely will not work with a higher operating system. On the other hand, with a Mac you can switch easily to classic mode with one touch of a button and use your old cd-roms! If you’re a PC user, you are probably used to waiting forever for results when you search for a file on your system. That’s not the case with Mac OS X. Spotlight, Apple’s search technology, instantly finds whatever you’re searching for. It even searches metadata and inside documents, so you’ll only get the most relevant results.\nOne issue critics have brought up with the Mac OSX is that there is not very much software available. That may have been true in the past but now this is quickly changing. You can now run a lot of Windows XP software on a Mac. As for Macs being slower, this also isn’t true anymore. Macs are starting to use the Intel chip, the worldwide leader in its industry. However, if you still prefer Ctrl+Alt+Delete (Windows XP) Mac has just announced a program called “Boot Camp”. You can run your Windows XP on a Mac.
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It's possible, and a good idea- but there are some hoops to jump- when you plug it in, the computer will see 2 hard drives, each with an operating system.  You will have the option of booting either one.  Boot into the new, and open the old to move your files from the old into the new.  When all you want from the old is on the new, Right-click the old and choose format to wipe it clean.  Format using NTFS- that's the Windows XP format- do not quick format either, because quick skips the error checking and repair stage.  When that is done, you have a empty hard drive to fill as you please.\n\nIf it does not work when you first boot up, the jumper settings are wrong- next to the cables, there are 3 pairs of pins, with a little plastic jumper block connecting one pair- probably the pair on the right.  Move the  jumper over one (with the power OFF), then try again.  Repeat as needed.
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MAC and Windows run on two different types of software, so there is no way to install the Mac OS on a PC. However, Mac recently came out with a dual booting computer, meaning that it can run Windows. As well, Mac has a program called "Virtual PC" that simulates Windows on Mac OS.\nTo sum it up, if you want the Mac OS, looks like youd better buy a new Mac.
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buy a mac. your life will be simple. EVERY program a mac comes with (iLife: iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, safari, etc) works perfectly among themselves. Never a problem making a slideshow so to say and needing pictures movies and some music. Just beautiful! And some windows programs are being made to run on a Mac, such as Office and things like that. But my money is on the fact that you can get a Boot disk that allows you to run winows on your mac. For those programs you cannot live without and do not run on a Mac. That program is known as Boot Camp. So all in all there doesnt seem to be any bad coming out of the mac. Because the one downfall for some people was before "theres no games out for Mac" but now with Boot Camp you can run your windows programs. I Hope That helped.
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It depends on the age of your mac.  The most recent series of macs have been built with Intel processors, built on the x86 architecture (the same as PC's), and so they are compatible with Windows.  Mac has gone even further, and introduced software called bootcamp that will help you install Windows on your mac.\n\nPlease see the link below for more information, and to download the software.
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There is something called a data transfer cable... \nalso known as File Transfer/ Data link Cable \nThis basically is a cable that connects the TWO computers together and all you have to do is drag and drop...\n\n(safer than cut and paste in case for something the transfer got interrupted.)\n\nWhat i suggest you do is simply drag and drop 500 at a time (u said you have over 4000) \n\nThis way your computer wont freeze up for having to be under the strain of such a large file transfer!\n\nOn e-Bay you could get them real cheap... for a couple of dollars...
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Personally, I really like my mac which I bought a couple of months ago. (Apple iBook G4 14") The Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) comes with the iLife '06 which includes great software like GarageBand, Mail, iCal, Safari, AppleWorks. Basically everything you need to get started. I did install Microsoft Office for Mac so I could access all my old Word files and I could share files with Windows users. I found that the Mac connected very easily to wireless networks both at home at at University, with no need to set up multiple options and work my through heaps of dialog boxes. I'm studying computer science, so making sure the software I needed could run on a Mac was a large consideration for me before purchasing it. I found that the software I need does have a Mac version.\n\nMacs have a lot of neat features and quite a good interface. Things like Expose ('zooming out' windows then being able to choose which one to go to by clicking it), the dock which is always visible, and the dashboard are actually really useful. Spotlight is another great feature. Similar to the windows search, but it searches in realtime as you type, it searches pretty much everything including mail messages and contacts, and it is always available in the toolbar.\n\nAside from that, Macs appeal to me as a girl because they look styly.\n\nI can't actually comment on the Intel chip specifically, as the G4 has the PowerPC chip, but I prefer Macs anyway. The operating system just feels more comfortable and friendly. (BTW aside from using Macs (OS 9) at intermediate school 2000-2001 I have been a windows user since 1996 so this isn't just because it's what I'm used to.)
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From my understanding, it sounds like you want to "copy" you install of windows XP onto another computer.  This will not work for a few reasons. 1) The current WinXP installation is configured for the machine its on right now.  If you transfer exactly that windows install it will not load. (without some major hacks)\n2)It's technically illegal to install one copy of windows xp on two machines.\n\nBut on the other hand to transfer information between the two machines, the easiest solution is to pull the Hard drive from the 98 machine and stick it in the XP machine.  XP will recognize this new drive and make it a local drive (E, or some other letter).  From that point you can tranfer information to and from it like any other storage device.