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Macs have been doing this for years, connecting to PC networks via modem, Ethernet and (more recently) industry-standard 802.11b-based AirPort wireless networking. The only difference is that now it’s a lot faster and easier with Mac OS X. UNIX-based and built with the networking technologies that do the heavy lifting on the Internet, Mac OS X lets you connect to PC networks, and share files and printers with Windows-based PCs on those networks.

That means you can put your new Mac in just about any network situation and be assured that it can talk to its neighbours without a lot of hassle.

Step one: Turn on file sharing
Of course, for a Mac to be able to talk to the PC, that PC must be broadcasting. For simple file sharing on a local network, just follow the instructions in the Shared Documents Properties window. Then follow the steps in this short tutorial.

If you’re connecting to a larger or office network you may find these step-by-step guides useful:

	Sharing files on Mac OS X for Windows XP clients

	Sharing files on Windows XP for Mac OS X clients

	Sharing files between a Mac laptop and a PC connected with a crossover cable

	Printing on IP printers with Mac OS X

All require Adobe Acrobat Reader

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