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Gaining access to files on shared disks
You can retrieve and store information on other computers
connected to your network. For example, a colleague can
place some files for you on a shared disk called a file server—
a computer dedicated to storing shared files. Individually owned
computers on your network might also have shared disks.
Before you begin
Before you store or retrieve information on the network, do the
following:
n Find out the name of the shared disk you want to access and
the name of the computer that it’s on.
n If your network has zones, find out the name of the zone that
computer is in.
n Find out if you are registered on the computer or if it allows
guest access.
A computer owner or network administrator can limit access
to files on a shared disk. Ask the owner or network
administrator what type of access you have to the files.
n If you’re a registered user, find out the name and password
you need to use.
Find out exactly how your name and password are spelled,
including capitalization.
Connecting to a shared disk
1. Choose Chooser from the Apple (K) menu.
2. Make sure that AppleTalk is active.
3. Click the AppleShare icon in the upper-left section
of the Chooser window.
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File servers and other
computers with shared disks