Re: File transfers, Apple2 -> PC

[laer@nospam-customized.com (Laer Haider)]

pubpc1@library.ucla.edu wrote:

>Udo Huth wrote:
>> sdk <sdk@dev.null> wrote:
>> > I'm looking for an easy way to move over a lot of old Apple //
>> > files to a PC.  Transfering over a null cable using x/y/zmodem
>> > is pretty tedious, so I would like to find a better way if
>> > possible, unless there's some good Apple software to make
>> > it more automated.  Any ideas?

>> There's no better way than a null-modem-cable...
>> The Apple II (except the IIGS) cannot write MS-DOS disks, the PC cannot
>> read Apple II disks.
>> So for transferring files via disk, you need a IIGS or a //e equipped
>> with 5.25" and 3.5 drives to copy the files onto a 3.5" floppy. Then you
>> need either a IIGS or a Mac to copy the files onto a MS-DOS 3.5" floppy.
>> The null-modem approac bears less hassles IMHO.

>You could get CrossWorks, by Sequential Systems at their web
>site (http://www.sequential.com/).  It automates pumping data
>through the two computers and is faster than zmodem (well,
>unless you are null-modeming with Proterm and Spectrum,
>which can set the port speed at 57600 in which case null
>modem would be faster because CrossWorks uses control-panel
>firmware).

There IS another way, but probably the most expensive approach.  I've
got a Bernoulli 150MB drive in my PC and on my IIgs.  I format 150MB
cartridges on both machines (yes, they seem to require formatting on
each machine) using the HFS file system.  To do that, I use the HFS
format option on the IIgs and a product called Conversions Plus on the
PC.  Then all I need to do is copy files from one system and
sneaker-net it to the other (all the way across a small room).  With
this setup both the PC and IIgs can read and write to the same
cartridge.

Once all of the pieces are in place (which isn't difficult, nor is it
cheap), this solution is FAST and EASY.  Yet, IMHO there IS a better
way than a null modem cable.
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