Re: Transferring files to a IIgs

[Scarletdown <SecretaryBird@SoftHome.net>]

On Mon, 23 Dec 2002 19:01:11 -0800, "Paul Grammens" <grammens@svn.net>
wrote:

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>"Robert Walker" <Robert.walker67@verizon.net> wrote in message
>news:qxNN9.75432$_S2.38693@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
>> power mac 6100s for $49). Is it wise to use this method, or is there a
>> better way of transferring files from my PC to my IIgs?
>>
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>You have a number of options.  If you have a comm program for your IIgs, all
>you need to add is the proper null modem cable. Connect one end to your PC's
>serial port, the other to the IIgs's serial port. You can use Hyperterminal
>on your PC. Start with a low bit rate, like 2400 for testing purposes.

And if you do not have a null modem cable handy, you can do a modem to
modem transfer.  You simply run a phone cable from the Line jack on
the GS modem to the Line jack on your PC.  Fire up a term program on
both systems, then after you get the terminal settings right (I think
it's half duplex, local echo on; but I can't remember for certain),
give both systems an ATX3 command.  Then on the PC, enter ATA, and on
the GS, enter ATDT.  If your settings are correct, you will hear the
familiar modem connect sounds, and on both systems, you should see the
response:  CONNECT (followed by whatever connection speed you have
set).  After that, it is just a simple matter of using X, Y, or ZModem
to transfer your files back and forth.  Back when I first started
collecting the classics, this was how I managed to kickstart several
software collections.  I first tried it on an Amiga 500, and
successfully managed to transfer a proggy called D2D, which then
allowed the Amiga to read and write MS-DOS disks.  I also did it with
the Commodore 128 and transferred Little Red Reader, which then let
her read MS-DOS disks as well.  So this technique should work on any
Apple II with a modem and term program as well.  I think the next
system I will be trying it with is the TI-99/4a, since I recently got
that one set up permanently next to the GS (those are my top two
favorite systems...)

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>that can read ProDos disks but can't write them.  You can still link it to
>your IIgs with a printer cable, and transfer files via Appletalk. There are
>even more ways, such as via an external SCSI hard disk or Zip disk, if
>you've got a SCSI card for your IIgs.
>

About AppleTalk.  I noticed a short while back when I was setting up
my Linux box, that AppleTalk is supported.  Could this possibly be
another good option for networking a GS?  I haven't had any experience
with AppleTalk yet, but I may give it a shot soon.  Would it simply
involve running a serial cable from one of the serial ports on the GS
to the serial port on the Linux system?  If so, are there any
instructions readily available for download on setting such a
connection up and configuring it?

-- Scarletdown