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Re: Getting files into and out of KEGS...how?
To: scott
> In article <46DF0468.9808.usenet_csa2@a2central.com>,
> BluPhoenyx <bluphoenyx@a2central.com.remove-pcl-this> wrote:
> > To: scott
> >scott wrote:
> >> Am I doing something wrong here? I'm going to need an Apple II (real or
> >> emulated) running soon to write the firmware for the new beer-fridge
> >> controller I'm working on (to no longer run it on an Apple II, but it is
> >> 6502-based). I figured emulation would keep everything I need in one
> box >> that's already set up, but if I need to unpack and set up my IIGS, I
> can do >> that.
> >
> >The easiest method to copy II based archives such as shrinkit files is >to
> use KEGS to_pro utility. It doesn't get compiled along with the >emulator
> though so you need to compile it separately.
> Hmm...didn't catch that earlier. Might have to take a look at it.
Just remember, it's a Prodos image and only puts 50 files in a root directory,
no subdirectory support.
> >An alternative method which works for whatever file types is running
> >Ciderpress via Wine or Cedega. Generally, Cedega works on most Linux
> >platforms but Wine might depend on the distro you use. This is the >method
> I tend to use the most.
> CiderPress doesn't work under Wine, at least not for me...it crashes as
> soon as you try to do anything useful. I could run it under VMware,
> though.
Hmm, what distro and what versions of Wine have you tried? I know that
versions of Wine available from the developers can break but have had little
trouble with recent versions as supplied from distribution developers.
If you don't mind a small expense, you can use Cedega. It requires a $5 month
for updates but a 3 month payment when first signing up. I only use it for a
few things as I prefer a more simpler approach if one is available.
My other suggestion would be using an HFS volume or disk image. There are some
useful HFS utilities available for Linux but this approach may require some
system changes. Your kernel needs support for HFS file systems and possibly
HFS partition support.
As you mention, you could use VmWare or any other PC emulation system which
can install any 32 bit Windows. This option might require setting up SMB
sharing to access the Linux partition where your II files are stored.
Cheers,
Mike T
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