Re: Applle iie<->Apple iigs<->Mac Se<->eMac

["Frank M." <frank_o_rama@hotmail.com>]

Hey Wolfgang,
Your setup probably works, but i'm gonna guess that it can be
time-consuming to use. Have you tried using Apple Disk Transfer (ADT)
with a USB-to-serial adapter? That way you can send the 5.25 disks
directly from the eMac. A better version of ADT that works on OS X is
included in the Virtual II emulator. Then all you have to do is hook up
a null-modem serial cable between the USB-serial adapter and the Apple
II you're using. It works with II+, IIe, IIc, IIgs (though you need a
GS-specific version of ADT unless you use an old SSC card in it. the
built in ports use a different method to drive), etc.

Apple II <----null modem cable---> Keyspan serial adapter <---> eMac


here's the emulator (includes A2V2 transfer software - only does 5.25
disks)...
http://www.xs4all.nl/~gp/VirtualII/

or use a java ADT version that runs on any platform...
http://adtpro.sourceforge.net/

Keyspan serial adapter to use...
http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19HS/

you can either make your own cables or search for them on the web. if
you're using an old //e, you can use regular db-9 to db-15 serial
cables, provided the SSC is configured properly. email me offline if
you have a problem.

I'm a fan of the simple and clean solutions. unless you LIKE using 4
old computers to transfer the disks.  ;)

-frank-


Wolfgang wrote:
> Hi,
> I hope you guys can help me.
> I have a iie exchanging software on 5.25 floppies with a iigs. Works great.
> I have a Mac Se exchanging software on 3.5 floppies with a emac (and usb
> floppy) Works also great.
>
> I had the Se formatting 800k 3.5 floppies in Prodos and exchanging
> software. But now it comes.
> Since I decided to clean up the Se and reinstall everything I wear the
> donkey hat.
> How do I get the Se (running system 7.1 now) to recognize and format
> Prodos? Some how I have deleted an extension or what ever and now I can
> not do it anymore.
>
> Any help is highly welcome, I have spend now days on getting the SE back
> to read Prodos but without any success.