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Comment on The Best Format for File Sharing by Bital P

Bital P — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:04:59 +0000

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Comment on What file formats can a mac download with file sharing programs? by swindl3d

swindl3d — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:24:59 +0000

Download VLC player for Mac at http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html and install. Once done open the file with VLC (right mouse click, open with).

VLC should support most file formats, otherwise you should do a google search for a codec that runs it. Alternatively, for WMV’s you can also download Windows Media Player at Microsoft’s website.
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Comment on How do I share information between 2 computers in our home.? by Sapper

Sapper — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:13:59 +0000

If you have winxp just follow the networking wizard if you are hooked up via a cable (two etherrnet cards one per computer needed). Or buy a wireless router and follow the home networking wizard. It can be tricky but keep trying until it works.
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Comment on What file formats can a mac download with file sharing programs? by SilverTonguedDevil

SilverTonguedDevil — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:02:59 +0000

AVI is actually a container file and Microsoft designed it to hold any number of odd video format files. Several years ago, Microsoft went wild with oddball video codecs that left QuickTime unable to play the AVI contents. Nowadays, we Mac users are all caught up.

QuickTime version 7, even without using the Pro option to convert files to MPEG-4, has the ability to play most video files just as you get them from a download including all the AVI files I have found. All you need are the correct codecs (code-decode components) installed. Why spend time converting video files one by one when you can play them just as they are downloaded if you simply install the codecs?

There is an all-in-one component for QuickTime that claims to provide codec support for FLV, AVI and a dozen other forms of video files. It’s called Perian, link below. I use the belt and suspenders approach and have Perian, DivX and Xvid components in the QuickTime folder. Now my QuickTime will play virtually any video file thrown out by any Windows computer.

After you install Perian, install the DivX (click on the "Mac" link for a shortcut to the download) and Xvid codecs, the two most often used by Microsoft. The DivX download will be an installer program that automatically puts the DivX codec component in the correct location (Library > QuickTime). The Xvid download will be a compressed file that will decompress automatically when you click on it to make a folder called "XVID Delegate MacOS X" that has a file inside called "XVIDDelegate.component" and a readme file. Move "XVIDDelegate.component" to Library > QuickTime. A restart might be needed after that.
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http://perian.org/#download
http://www.xvidmovies.com/mac/
http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/codec/

Comment on How do I share information between 2 computers in our home.? by chan han kay

chan han kay — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:48:59 +0000

U could do that by using a USB or Blue tooth, or u could use a LAN to connect the two computers.
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Comment on What file formats can a mac download with file sharing programs? by ELfaGeek

ELfaGeek — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:26:59 +0000

Magic Video Converter is Windows only.

To convert most video file types to use on OS X, you ONLY need Apple’s Quick Time Pro ($30) and it’s worth every penny!!!

Get it through Apple Downloads (click on the Apple Icon).
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Comment on What is file sharing? by debian4life

debian4life — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:21:59 +0000

File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multi-media (audio, video), documents, or electronic books. It may be implemented in a variety of storage, transmission, and distribution models. I found this on Wikipedia.

Positive – allows you to information that otherwise would be difficult to get.

Negative – Illegal depending on information downloaded. Opens your computer up for infection by virus or malware.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_sharing

Comment on How do I share information between 2 computers in our home.? by belle_chocolatiere

belle_chocolatiere — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:17:59 +0000

you can use LAN cable, or wireless network, peer to peer to connect 2 computers
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Comment on What file formats can a mac download with file sharing programs? by aj

aj — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:17:59 +0000

try using VLC to open those files in mac.
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Comment on How do I share information between 2 computers in our home.? by sdemaria9

sdemaria9 — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:09:59 +0000

If you have both computer connected through a router, then you must verify that both have the same workgroup (verify it in My PC properties, computer name), and then you have to share folders, to do it, you must right click the folder to share, and select Share/Security. Open Network places and there you’ll see the folders on each computer.

If you don’t have a router or a network, then you have to create one: Get a crossover cable (you can get it in Best Buy or CompUSA) and connect both computers through the RJ45 connection. Right click My PC and select properties, assign a workgroup for both computers (must be the same) and a different computer name.
Open network connections in control panel, right click the LAN icon (Local Area Network) and select properties. Double click "TCP/IP" and select "Use the following IP address", in one PC type 192.168.1.1, gateway 255.255.255.0, the second PC IP: 192.168.1.2, gateway 255.255.255.0
There is no need to assign DNS or other configurations.

To share files between computers, follow the first steps as if you have a router.
That should work.
With these confugurations, you will be able to share files
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