Re: Getting started with Apple II

[Lyrical Nanoha <LyricalNanoha@dosius.net>]

On Thu, 15 Dec 2005, Payton Byrd wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I'm a life-long Commodore 64 nut, but I've recently collected a couple of 
> Apples (ok, one Apple IIe, and one Laser 128).  I've picked up a few programs 
> on eBay, but what I really want is to be able to get files directly from the 
> internet.

I'm an Apple nut with C64 inclinations. xD

> I already have familiarity with modem emulation software such as TCPSER4J 
> which allows me to hook up my Commodore 128D to the internet for telnet 
> purposes.  I use it to call Commodore BBSs and QLink all the time.  I don't 
> currently have a terminal program for the Apple to do this with my current 
> Apple hardware, however.

I should image what I've got, unless you can find Apple Access somewhere.

> What's the easiest way for me to get software from the Internet (I have no 
> macs) to my new Apples?  My only disk drives are the standard 5.25" drives.

You will need a null modem connection.  However, the Apple end of the disk 
transfer software, ADT, can be easily enough wired down the lines with the 
Apple's own firmware so you don't need a terminal program to transfer it 
nor to transfer other disks.

Been there, done that.

-uso.