Re: Connecting my Apple IIe to my PC

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <331A0D0F.6C97@erols.com>,
Michael Katz-Hyman  <mkatshym@erols.com> wrote:
>        I am interested in connecting my Apple IIe to my pc using a
>serial connection.  I have in my apple a plain serial card (NOT a Super
>Serial).  It has a 26pin connector on it.  

   Normal serial connectors tend to have 25 pins, not 26, in two rows.
However, if the only connectory you've got is physically on the card,
and not some backplate connector, this could be a bit of work. If it
is the standard 25-pin serial connector, you should be able to pick up
a null modem cable at any decent local computer store, and maybe a
size (9/25 pin) and/or gender changer if you can't find an exact cable
match. Don't put an even number of null modem (aka printer) components
in the connection, or it won't work.

>Also, after I have a cable to I just call over with my Apple and
>how? With a program such as Agate or Zlink or Kermit or some other
>flavor?

   You'll need to run comm software on both sides for 2-way
communication.  Most good comm programs have an option somewhere to
say "you're online now, no need to dial first" after setting both
sides to the same speed and other params. The exact syntax and
commands vary by program; consult its online or printed
documentation. One way to check if the connection is live is if typing
on one keyboard shows up on the other computer's screen.

Nathan Mates
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