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Internet Sharing, CD Backup, and Video Ports
You're likely in luck here, Tom. The Internet Connection Sharing in Windows typically uses standard DHCP, and the "ad hoc" networks created by Windows-based 802.11b wireless cards are the same as "computer-to-computer" networks on Macs. So in theory what you would need to do is:
Let us know if you have any problems, and we'll try and get them ironed out!
Without knowing more about your setup, it's tough to say for certain, but I'll make some assumptions and take some guesses and, hopefully, guide you down the right path. My guess is that your d-link router is configured to share one IP address and assign (via DHCP) "dummy" IP addresses to all the computers in your house. I would also wager that your Windows machines are configured to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically" and that it is working properly. Lastly, I would assume that you're getting a "link light" on the Ethernet port to which you're connecting the iMac. Given these assumptions, your solution is similar to that of Tom above.
If this doesn't do it for you, then there's likely something not configured properly within the router, or perhaps you have a bad Ethernet cable going to the iMac.
David -- It sounds like you have a typical SVGA monitor. Most (if not all) "newer" Macs will support this, but some older ones (like your 7300) still used the Mac-specific, "2-row" connector. Griffin Technologies sells an adaptor that will suit your needs (their website is currently being revamped, so I can't give you a specific product number, but call them at 913.381.5545 and they'll get you what you need).
Well, Lazy Boy (hey, he said it first!), the best way is to use your CD burner and copy the CD with that. Apple's Disk Copy or Roxio's Toast will make this process pretty easy for you, and that's your safest bet. I'm no lawyer, but my guess is that "fair use" applies here, and making a backup copy for yourself (and only yourself) is probably OK. If you don't have a CD burner, then you can make disk images with Apple's Disk Copy and store them on your hard drive or some such. You can't boot from them, but at least you've got something in the event that your CD gets destroyed. You then would have to obtain a burner and make yourself a new copy from which you could boot. Or, if you're really lazy, you could just buy another copy of 10.1. :-) That's it for this year, folks! If you have any comments about the items discussed here, please post them in the comments below. If you have a question of your own, please feel free to send it to me at askdave@macobserver.com, or ask in the Ask Dave/Mac Support Boards. I'll see you next year! PS. Have a Nice Day.
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