Re: DSK Images on a PC

[Tom Zuchowski <cd003508@interramp.com>]

jefbla@bconnex.net (Jeff Blakeney) wrote:
>SimIIe is a MS-DOS emulator that came out several years ago and does
>not require a separate ROM image.  I believe you are thinking of IIe
>which is an emulator for the Macs.

Arrgh.  I can't believe I said that.  Thanks for the correction!


>I noticed this one of a post before and it's a nit picking little
>thing but, the second program you listed is called DSK2FILE (note no
>"I" in DSK).  I believe it is called this because it deals with .DSK
>files.

Yeah, I know I do that.  It's because the packed file I downloaded has one 
name and the unpacked program file has the other name, and for some 
reason, probably brain damamge, I can't seem to keep them straight.


>DSK2FILE requires a disk drive attached to your Apple II that is
>capable of holding MORE than a 5.25" drive can.  This includes 3.5"
>drives, hard drives et al.  The image that gets created may then be
>transferred via a serial connection (usually a Super Serial Card)
>using communications software.

Nuts. I never noticed that before, but of course you're right.

Again, thanks for the corrections.

TomZ