Re: File transfers, Apple2 -> PC

[pubpc1@library.ucla.edu]

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).

-Scott G.