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Windows-MacOS Cooperation List FAQ

Darryl Lee, lee [-at-] darryl.com

1. Administrative questions about the list.

• 1.1 What is it?
• 1.2 How do I subscribe in non-digest (single message) mode?
• 1.3 How do I subscribe in digest mode?
• 1.4 How do I unsubscribe from non-digest mode?
• 1.5 How do I unsubscribe from digest mode?
• 1.6 How do I send mail to the list?
• 1.7 To whom do I send comments, complaints, or suggestions?
• 1.8 Is the list archived?
• 1.9 Is the archive searchable?
• 1.10 What software does the list run on?

2. Answers you should read first. Really.

• 2.1 What does RTFM mean? (Why should I read this first?)
• 2.2 Fine smart guy, but what other resources are available out there?
• 2.3 Hey, isn't there some freeware called WinMac that gives you a functional Macintosh toolbar for Windows 95?

3. Questions about Windows NT and Services for Macintoshes (SFM) that Microsoft answers on their own site.

• 3.1 First off, from Microsoft: "What is your Macintosh Client Volumes issue?"
• 3.2 Why does the Macintosh See Incorrect File Size when Volume is Over 2 GB?
• 3.3 How to Raise Max SFM Volume Size Reported to System 7.5 Mac Users
• 3.4 Troubleshooting MacVolume Creation Errors
• 3.5 Why does Commenting a Macintosh File Change the Date and Time Stamp?
• 3.6 Why does SFM Time and Date Stamp Change Copying Between Volumes Locally?
• 3.7 Why does SFM Convert Macintosh HFS Filenames to NTFS Unicode?
• 3.8 Why do I have Duplicate Printer Names on Macintosh Clients?
• 3.9 Why are Windows users Unable to View Macintosh Client Created Directories?
• 3.10 Why are Macintosh Clients Not Able to Use Downloaded Fonts?

4. Questions that the list has answered.

• 4.1 How do I connect my PC to my Macintosh to transfer files between them?
• 4.2 How do I integrate one or two Macintoshes into a Windows network?
• 4.3 How do I integrate more than one or two Macintoshes into a Windows network?
• 4.4 How do I integrate a PC into a Macintosh network?
• 4.5 Is there any way to convert or export Microsoft Exchange .PST files from Windows to Macintosh format?
• 4.6 Why do files from an non-Apple file server (Windows NT, netatalk, SAMBA or Win 95) server seem to "dance" or "jump" around on my Macintosh when i view them in a list (using the standard AppleShare client, or DAVE)?
• 4.7 What network fax servers exist for a mixed Mac/Windows environment?
• 4.8 How do I share a cable (or regular, or ISDN) modem between more than one computer to talk to the Internet?
• 4.9 What free encryption software is available in Mac and Windows versions?