Re: newbie question-- A2 disks on PC and Apple II Games on the net

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Andrew Rodland writes ...
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Rubywand wrote ...
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>buffaloo writes ...
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> Would it be posable at all to format a disk on a PC for an Apple IIe so you
> could downlaod programs onto the PC and then put them on the disk and also
> does anyone know where i can get apple games on the net
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     To format or do any R/W to Apple II diskettes on a PC requires special
hardware, such as a Trackstar E card, plugged into a PC. Even then, you are
likely to need to have an Apple II 5.25" drive and composite monitor plugged
into the Trackstar. You may find a Trackstar on ebay or at Emerald City Sales
(870-743-3872; http://www.ahhz.com ) for around $30-$40.
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> "Andrew Rodland" <arodland@ptdprolog.net> wrote in message
> news:bb8h4.2170$0c.56902@nnrp1.ptd.net...
> > Same deal for 3.5" disks?
> sorry, make that also for the IIgs. pretty sure it won't work, but
> everything I've seen has covered 5 1/4" disks. If not, I think I 
> may be able to borrow a mac, or put together a cable.
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     If you add a 1.44MB drive and controller to your IIgs, you may be able to
access PC 3.5" diskettes via a program named "MUG". Supertimer would probably
know more about this approach.

     Actually, doing NULL modem transfers is pretty easy; and, the high-speed
hardware handshake modem cable and NULL modem adaptor (or cable) are commonly
available at low cost.



Rubywand