Re: MAC-PC Compatibility HELP!

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

OD writes ...
> 
> Wondering if an old portable Macintosh is able to read  DOS-formatted
> disks(1.44MB).   I think it has Mac OS 5.1(?).  If it's not implemented
> in the OS, is there any program that could do this? It has a disk
> reader but I don't know if it's compatible with 1.44 MB disks or just
> can read 720 KB disks?
 ....

     Older Mac drives would not be able to handle 1.44MB diskettes.

     Don't know about reading MS-DOS 720kB diskettes. It does not seem
likely on an old Mac.

     A pretty reliable way to transfer files downloaded to a PC is a NULL
modem connection between the PC and Mac. Each computer runs a telecom
program set for Z-modem protocol, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit, No Parity; and
set to the same baud rate. Baud rate would be at least 9600. You can
transfer bunches of files fairly quickly this way.



Rubywand