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Operating Systems => macOS => Topic started by: jws on 12 September 2002, 20:01

Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: jws on 12 September 2002, 20:01
Hi all,

I have a powerbook 5300C.
It doesn't have a connection to the internet.
So, i downloaded a program (in .sit format) to my windows (   :mad:   ) PC and copied it to a floppy.
When i drag the .sit file(it has an icon with "PC" on it) on my mac over the Stuffit Expander icon, and nothing happens...
Help would be appreciated.

[ September 12, 2002: Message edited by: jws ]

Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: HighLamb on 12 September 2002, 20:37
You need some programs to covert the pc format  to a mac format before you copy it to the disk. I use MacOPENER. Unforturnate MacOpener is commercial program. You need to buy it.
I know there is another program, you can download ,can do the same job but I forget the name of it. If I cannot help, I am sorry. May be some people here can help you.
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Calum on 12 September 2002, 20:58
if your files are .sit files, and you download them in windows, then get stuffit expander for windows (http://www.stuffit.com/expander/winindex.html) which is free and works. You can then expand the files within windows, and then transfer them across. However, i personally do not understand exactly how come the way you are currently doing it does not work. it should.
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Gooseberry Clock on 12 September 2002, 23:55
Unless it's a MacBinary file without the BIN extension, in which case you should run it through StuffIt Expander to get just the data fork.
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Calum on 13 September 2002, 01:15
isn't that what i just said? using smartypants terms like macbinary doesn't prove anything. the fact is that stuffit, as you said, and as i said before, should be able to handle a macbinary file fine whether it's the windows version or the macos version.
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Bunny Wabit on 14 September 2002, 04:26
I don't think MacBinary on windoze is same as on MacOs...

it is a "MAC" binary, not WIN
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: ravuya on 15 September 2002, 07:31
If you're decompressing a file on your Mac, and Stuffit does nothing, you likely have an older version (old versions just quit, they don't say "Wrong version"). Go get the newest one.
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Gooseberry Cock on 21 September 2002, 16:14
Unless you have a WrongBinary file, then you need to buy some wrongware (http://www.phobe.com/deone/) from Little Rocket Ranger Software to open it with.
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: trc3 on 21 September 2002, 16:36
Quote from http://www.phobe.com/deone (http://www.phobe.com/deone)  aka. wrongware
 
quote:
The "Rolling" Oval Office
The "rolling oval office" has 40 square feet of interior floor space, which features a conference room, quarters for the President and First Lady, a sock puppet theater, a trampoline, and a potty. The interior of the bus is completely washable.



What does this link have to do with anything?

[ September 21, 2002: Message edited by: trc3 ]

Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Gooseberry Clock on 21 September 2002, 18:58
Don't ask me, ask Red Ranger Alter Ego #1 (http://forum.fuckmicrosoft.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000838).
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: trc3 on 21 September 2002, 19:17
quote:
Originally posted by * Red Ranger Software * / Blob:
Don't ask me, ask Red Ranger Alter Ego #1 (http://forum.fuckmicrosoft.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000838).


So im your alter ego, thats news to me.  Why are you still here?  All you ever do is cause trouble and say stupid shit.

[ September 21, 2002: Message edited by: trc3 ]

Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Gooseberry Clock on 21 September 2002, 20:17
Whoops, linked to the wrong profile. Try this one (http://forum.fuckmicrosoft.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000778).
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: RudeCat7 on 21 September 2002, 20:51
How can this FUCKWARE guy even have one member rated star?

Come on MODS! Make me smile!  :D
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: psyjax on 21 September 2002, 20:54
quote:
Originally posted by RudeCat7:
How can this FUCKWARE guy even have one member rated star?

Come on MODS! Make me smile!   :D  



Nah, RRS is like the village idiot around here. You can hate him all you want, but he's been around long enugh to be part of the local color.

It's ok Goosebunny I'm here for ya  ;)
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Master of Reality on 21 September 2002, 21:01
X11
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: Calum on 21 September 2002, 21:01
so you think there's a village somewhere out there wondering where their idiot has gone?   :confused:    :eek:    (http://tongue.gif)
Title: Problem with copying files from PC to MAC
Post by: psyjax on 21 September 2002, 21:29
quote:
Originally posted by Calum:
so you think there's a village somewhere out there wondering where their idiot has gone?    :confused:      :eek:      (http://tongue.gif)  


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