DOS 3.3 --> Macintosh tips

[dalloff@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Dave Althoff)]

Someone suggested that you could convert the file to ProDOS, then transfer
the file to the Mac.  That's fine, as long as you have a 3.5" drive on the
][e.  If you don't, then your best bet is to do the file transfer via
ascii port dump.  Here's a couple of ways to do it...

a.  If you have an account on a net-connected system that allows you file
storage space, why not up-load the files to be transferred using the ][e,
then download them to the Macintosh?

b.  Get a pair of terminal programs, one for the ][e, one for the Mac. 
Then use a serial cable (an Imagewriter ][-to-][e cable works with the
newer macs) to connect the machines (this assumes, of course, that you
have a serial card in the ][e).  Then you can transfer the files by way of
the terminal software.  As for the ][e software, everyone you meet will
suggest ProTerm, but that will *not* readily meet your needs since you're
working in DOS 3.3.  It's not too friendly, but I suggest KERMIT.65, which
is what I use at home, which is available via FTP from wustl.edu.  It
works fine under DOS 3.3

Likewise, if you need to transfer files to the **, you can either use a
serial dump, or you can transfer the files to the Macintosh, then use one
of a variety of Macintosh utilities to convert the file to the **'s disks.

Good luck; have fun!

--Dave Althoff, Jr.
(I still use DOS 3.3 all the time!)