Re: more questions about Apple //c serial connection

["John Van Winkle" <appleiieman@charter.net>]

If you are talking about a modem cable to transfer files with ADT then I
have some brand new cables still in the package.  I can send you one if you
pay the postage.  These have a 25pin connector on one end and a 9pin on the
other.  I use these on my A2 because I can set the serial card to use this
instead of a null modem cable.  Let me know or ask Bill Garber.  He can tell
you more about the IIc than I can.  I know nothing about them.


"Kevin" <followthelink@bottomofpost.com> wrote in message
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> Okay, I actually have a "slave" computer system now, set up next to my
> //c.   It's sole purpose in life is to feed my apple with software and
> perhaps other classic computers in the future.  It is a pentium 200mhz
> with only 48mb of ram and 2gb hard drive.  It has a 15" nitor and runs
> windows 95 and has the old style long and fat serial port (not the
> more commen 9 pin ones).  As a side note:  it seems odd, but the pc
> actually seems more out dated then the //c, go figure.   I've talked
> to someone on here (willy from garberstreet ent) that is more then
> happy to help me get the correct cables etc.. but since I have some
> free time I wouldnt mind trying to do it myself... Although I donot do
> it for a living, I am a certified computer tech and am no stranger to
> building, troubleshooting and hacking computers of all sorts.  My
> knowlege of the Apple series is very limited (although I already love
> them).
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> My question is, can I go to the store and pick up the parts so I can
> build a suitable serial cable?   And if so, any tips or guidance as to
> what to buy?
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> One other thing, not sure why, but I love typing on the //c and since
> I recently acquired an old Panasonic dot matrix (epson compat) in near
> mint condition I was wondering how hard is it to plug this sucker in
> the //c ?
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> As much as I love the look the //c and mine is in mint cond snow white
> etc... I sortof wish I could find a IIe because they seem much easier
> to modify and use standard ports etc...
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> thanks for any help you guys can offer!
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> kevin
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