Re: transferring prodos files from diskette to windows

[phoenyx <quazar@dcnet2000.com>]

sgscott@my-deja.com wrote:
> 
> I'd like to know how transfer my files from an
> Apple 2e prodos diskett (3.5") to a windows pc.
> 
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It really depends on what type of files you intend to move. If they are simple
text based files, use a null modem connection and terminal software to transfer
them. For example, use Hyperterm on the Win PC and ProTerm on the Apple. After
you have the file copied, you may need to use an EOL changer program to adapt
the end of line method to a MsDos EOL.

There are other choices though. The biggest concern is the data format and how
you plan on using the files on the PC. The Crossworks system is available for
various file transfers. It was originally used to transfer Appleworks files to
the PC. IIRC, it may have programs useful for conversion to different storage
formats. This method also uses a null modem connection. Originally, the software
was bundled with a multi-headed cable so it fit a variety of Apple II's.

There is another, possibly safer method. It uses the tools in Apple Oasis. Oasis
is a very useful Apple II emulator package. It is a shareware system but well
worth the small fee ($25 last time I checked). Depending on the size of the
disk you need to access, you have several choices. You will still need a null
modem connection to copy the files to the PC. With this system, you can link the
emulator to the disk drives on the Apple and access them for any use. This is
great for those files which won't fit on a floppy and for people who use a 3.5
disk or hard drive as their primary media. The Disk Manager will copy files from
any simulated disk image with a Dos or ProDos format. I haven't used it for this
in quite some time, but IIRC, it should convert the EOL characters in a text
file for you.

Other methods require hardware. The Superdisk is a large media device that
should be able to create MsDos formatted disks. I don't use one, so I can't
offer any other help here.

As mentioned by someone else, you can use a Mac as the middle man for the
transfers. This will require a 3.5 disk on the II, again, I don't use this
method either. Actually, I don't use a Mac at all.

I can't say either way about the new NIC, although a networking option would
be the fastest method of transfer.

All these assume you have access to a working Apple II system. If not, you may
be able to get some to do this transfer for you.

-- 

Thank you for your time and interest. I hope it was helpful
or at least interesting.

Phoenyx,

Apple2 user since March 1984

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