Re: IIc data xfer to mac

[Wayne Stewart <waynes@intergate.bc.ca>]

There's a FAQ on transferring files between computers via null modem cable at
http://apple.cabi.net/pub/applegs/FAQs.and.INFO/A2.Csa2.FAQs/Csa2T1TCOM.txt
It'll explain that better than I can.
The "later" model IIc can use a what's called a 3.5 undies drive but those
aren't overly common. A IIgs would be a good way of transferring files from
5.25 to 3.5 disks. A standard IIgs can use both a 5.25 inch and a 800k 3.5 inch

drive and a Mac will read those 3.5 disks.
A Mac with a file translator like Mac Link plus can read a large number of
Apple II formats, however there were a number of oddball programs and
formats used.
What program these records were made with is an important question. With
some program file conversion'd be a snap while a few would be extremely
awkward.

Another important question is what does 3000 records mean? If it's only a few
disks then I'd suggest if there's a Mac or Apple II user group in the vicinity
asking
someone there to transfer the files. On the other extreme if it's 3000 disks
then I'd
be looking for a IIgs.

If possible tell us the program and version used on the IIc and how many disks
these records are on, also what version of MacOS might be useful too.


Bill McDonough wrote:

> Hi - thanks in advance for your advice.  We have 3,000 library records we
> need to import from a IIc to a Mac. Any ideas on data transfer (and if you
> do it by modem, how do you transfer from the IIc without using an Internet
> Service  Provider?) or file conversion??  What's this I heard about
> converting to a 3.5 inch floppy on a IIgs - does it use both kinds of disks?
> Thanks!