Q: old mac mini to new mac mini

How do I connect my old mac mini (3) running 10.6.8 which has 2.53 ghz and intel core duo to the new mac mini? I need these 2 machines to talk to each other and want to use the CD/DVD in the old mini instead of buying yet another separate piece of equipment. What will make this work?

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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Mar 25, 2014 7:30 AM

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lllaass Mar 25, 2014 7:45 AM in response to amtekel
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Mar 25, 2014 7:45 AM in response to amtekel

Connect them to the same network and then:
DVD or CD sharing: Using Remote Disc
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amtekel Mar 25, 2014 7:49 AM in response to lllaass
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Mar 25, 2014 7:49 AM in response to lllaass

that would be simple if I had some idea what you were talking about? connect them to the same network? HUH????
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lllaass Mar 25, 2014 8:05 AM in response to amtekel
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Mar 25, 2014 8:05 AM in response to amtekel

To the same network, either via Ethernet or wifi.
Did you look at the link (light-blue text) in my previous reply.,

You can also connect the two Macs via FireWire and boot the old Mac in Target Disk mode.
How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode
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