Re: Help: Data from Apple2 to PC

[rubywand@swbell.net]

Eric Schneider writes ...
> 
> I need to transfer some data stored on an Apple2E to a DOS/Win > 
> platform.
> 
> The data is in the form of text file written on Bank Street Writer (?).
> .... The Apple doesn't have a modem. ....
> 
> Possible solutions that I have thought of:
> 1. Send files via null modem cable to PC.  What communications program
> to use (on Apple)?  Info on using Apple serial ports?  Recommended Free
> ware/ cheap shareware for comm program (and how to get it without a
> modem!  (I would think that this is the best solution)
> 
> 2. Capture data from serial Apple Writer(?).  Format of ACK's from
> printer.
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> .... 
     The best, most flak-free way to move stuff between Apple and PC is 
NULL modem.

     The IIe needs a serial card and modem cable. A very good, low cost 
program for the Apple IIe is Modem MGR. It is $49.95 from MGR Software. 
(The most recent number I have is 714-993-0294.)

     A good NULL modemming program for PC is Telemate. It runs under DOS 
and is commonly available as shareware.

     The NULL modem connector can be found at Radio Shack for a few 
dollars.

     To do transfers, you just connect the modem cable from each 
machine to the NULL modem connector, set the same baud rate on each 
program, place each program in terminal mode, and select the function 
(send or receive). Usually, it is best to start Receive on the PC before 
starting the Send on the Apple.

     You mention using "serial Apple Writer". If your IIe has a standard 
serial output going to a printer, you may be able to "print" to Telemate 
(or whatever) on the PC with the PC telecom program set to Receive text. 
(You may have to terminate the Receive via pressing ESC on the PC.) I 
have not tried this with an Apple II/PC connection.

     Of course, if your IIe has a standard serial output, you could 
connect a modem and use any of several Apple II telecom programs to 
upload your text to a BBS, perhaps your own company BBS, which does not 
mind. Then, you could download it to your PC. 

     Another option is to save your stuff as plain Text on an Apple II 
diskette and ask an Apple II user who also uses a PC to move the Text to 
PC. Check the phone book for the number of a local Apple II or Mac user 
group-- some A2 groups have merged into Mac groups. Many Apple2/PC users 
will have experience with transfers and have no difficulty getting the 
job done. 


Rubywand