Re: Ap2222pc question

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Chris writes ...
> 
> Has anyone used this program before?  Seems to me that if it works
> like it says it does, it's got to be one of the easiest ways to
> transfer files between an Apple and a PC.
> 
> I've got my cable made up, and I'm just waiting on a Dos 3.3 disk so I
> can try it out, but in the meantime...
> 
> Is it possible to transfer all types of disk images using this program
> (.PO, .NIB, and .DSK), or just .DSK files?  The documentation isn't
> very specific on this, only stating that it does "35 track disks only
> now".  Aren't all double density 5 1/4" floppies 35 track?
 ....

     Most are. You will run into some 36-track disks because Disk ][ can
normally handle 36 tracks with no problem. A few games, etc. were protected
from early copiers by using the extra track. There are some 40-track disks,
too; but, these require a newer design 5.25" drive.

     Anyway, .dsk 5.25" disk images are 35 tracks.

     Files ending with ".PO" use ProDOS sector ordering. The ap2222pc docs seem
to exclude transfer of .PO files. Nibblized disk transfers (e.g. .nib files)
are mentioned as a future upgrade. These limitations will seldom block getting
the 5.25" software you want. Nearly all disk images (including images of many
ProDOS disks) are .dsk files which employ DOS 3.3 sector ordering.



Rubywand