Re: 2gs to PC

["Stephen C. Davidson" <davoesq@pa.ausom.net.au>]

G'day All,

David "Inky" Scott wrote:

> David Inman wrote:
> >
> > Hi, anyone know how I can transfer files (stuff I might download from
> > the net)
> > from the PC onto a floppy that the 2gs can read?  Thanks
> > David
>
> Best way to do it is link the two computers via null modem. It's fast
> and requires no hardware other than a modem cable. One of my IIgses is
> linked to my PC this way and serves almost no other purpose than file
> transfer.
>
> Second best way is to use a Zip drive.
>
> Third best way is to use the MS-DOS.FST in System 6 to read MS-DOS
> 1.44meg disks using the SuperDrive. Be warned, this doesn't work with
> Win98 disks due to the 32-bit file addressing (well, I haven't had any
> success with it).

Try giving the floppy disk (or Zip as well) a label (ie a name, not the
paper thing) when its being formatted. From what I remember Peter Watson (of
MUG! fame) trying to explain to me, The MSDOS.FST gets confused with the
long file names and disk volume name IF the floppy hasn't got a disk name
(label). Seems to work with me (usually).  At least I think thats what Peter
was trying to tell me. ;-)

> Also, look for Peter Watson's MS-DOS utilities for the IIgs. It provides
> true read-write capabilities for MS-DOS disks with the SuperDrive.

Agreed!!! Fantastic program/Utility!!

Regards,
            Davo esq