Specifications

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You can also connect two Macintosh computers using a FireWire cable. You can then use
FireWire target disk mode to transfer files from one computer to another. For more
information about using FireWire target disk mode, see “FireWire Target Disk Mode” on
page 54.
If you have an Internet connection, you can also transfer files via the Internet to your iDisk
storage area on iTools, where you or another iTools user can download them. For more
information about iTools, see “iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users” on page 26.
Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor
You can set up your computer to run as a server without an attached monitor. Follow
these steps:
1 Follow all the steps described in Chapter 1 to set up your computer, including connecting a
monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
2 Configure your server software as follows:
m Configure network access.
m Configure the security application so that the server can be controlled remotely.
m Set passwords for access to the server.
m Set network services to start up when the system starts up.
3 Be sure network services are operating properly.
4 Disconnect the monitor.
If you’re using remote access software, follow the instructions that came with your software
for logging in to and controlling the server.