Re: What is an Appleline device?

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Ernest writes ...
> 
> I copied this from an old AppleLink newsletter.
> 
> "In addition, Apple introduced two software utilities-the
>  AppleLine 3270 File Transfer, a program for transferring files between
> the IBM 3270 mainframe environment and Macintosh via Apple's 3270
> protocol converter AppleLine."
> 
> Is anyone familiar with this device?
> 
> Ernest wrote in message
> <4JSJ4.159178$_G1.1254463@news1.sttls1.wa.home.com>...
> >My friend, Chris, at REPC gave me two Appleline devices today but I don't
> >know what they're for.
> >
> >They each have one 25 pin (male) "modem" connector, and one co-ax
> >"controller" connector. They were made by Apple in 1985, and they run on 24
> >volt AC. They also have an ID sticker from a local bank.
> >
> >Does anyone know what these devices are for? What "controls" them?
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     You can go to Apple's tech info library at

http://til.info.apple.com/tilarchive.nsf/Web+Search+Simple?OpenForm

and enter "appleline".



Rubywand