Re: Mac to Apple transfer - PLEASE HELP!

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Margaret Balut writes ...
> 
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> 1. ProTYPE program for the Mac - It simply dosn't work for me.  It does
> change the icon picture to a generic one, and shortens the file, but once I
> transfer the converted file to the ProDOS disk, it still appears as type
> $00.
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     When you use ProType on a file does it automatically set a file type
(besides $00)?  If it doesn't, there may be some option you are supposed to
click to set filetype.

     Don't know if ProType can work with files on a ProDOS disk. If it can,
what happens if you copy the downloaded file to a ProDOS disk and use ProType
on the file there?


     The basic problem with handling Apple II files on a modern Mac appears to
be Mac's tendency to screw up the files when they are transferred to a ProDOS
disk. So, eventually, your best approach is likely to be one of the following:

o- Get System 6.0.1 going on your IIgs. It allows access to hfs disks. You can
transfer files from Mac to IIgs on hfs diskettes.

o- Whether or not you get System 6.0.1 going on your IIgs, obtain a good
telecom program-- you can get at least one (Agate) on a 5.25" disk image or on
a ShrinkIt .sdk whole-disk archive. Use a NULL modem connection to transfer
files from the Mac to the IIgs.



Rubywand