Re: 2e to mac transfer

[shack@deimos.frii.com (Randy Shackelford)]

In article <mikeford-2107971316220001@ppp-207-113-176-93-anaheim.apc.net>,
Mike Ford <mikeford@apc.net> wrote:
>In article <33CFA7DA.D3E5EE50@hg.uleth.ca>, Makepeace@HG.Uleth.CA wrote:

>> I would like to transfer some files from db master (11e) on 5.25 disk to
>> my mac. I have an LC with a 2e card in it. Can anyone offer tips on how
>> to get these files to the mac side? The last time I used a 2e was in
>> elementary school, so I am a bit lost without my mac gui B-)
>> 
>> Is there a FAQ on the web about this? It seems that there are a bunch of
>> people of asking the same question ie. 2e to mac/pc transfer.
>> 
>> I am trying this for a nice old guy who is trying to archive some stuff,
>> and I would appreciate any help you can give.
>
>Find a IIe, ala $25 in a thrift shop if you don't have one, and hook it
>together with a null modem to your mac and do the transfers from within
>any telecomm program.

Better yet, buy a 5.25 drive and the adaptor cable job and connect the drive
to the //e card and access the disks directly.
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Randy Shackelford                                 
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