Re: Can I read low density Apple disks on a PC?

[Jeanne Chappell <momkat@primenet.com>]

Michael Salem wrote:
> 
> John Hay writes:
> 
>  "I have my dissertation on 5 1/4" low density Apple II disks and the
>  "machine has died.
>  "
>  "Can anybody point me to a software application to let me read them on
>  "a PC?

John...
Your main problem is the fact that the files are saved to a 5 1/4" disk.  Mac (and I 
assume PC) cannot read an Apple II 5 1/4" disk.  The Mac with the PC Exchange 
Extension installed can read an Apple II 3.5" ProDOS disk.  You did not say what type 
of files you have saved.  ClarisWorks can read an Appleworks file then save the file 
as a Text File.

You will need to find an Apple II with both a 5 1/4" drive AND a 3.5" drive.  If the 
files are Appleworks files, you can load the files into Appleworks and save the files 
as a Text File (option 'Print' the file to a disk).

If you need more specific help, feel free to E-mail me.  I can help you with the 
Apple II or Mac part (I know next to nothing about IBM compatibles).

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