Re: it's a FAQ I know, but IIc 5.25" -> anything?

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

spam1@sonous.com writes ...
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Please don't flame me to kingdom come on this, 'cus I know that it's a
> FAQ.  I've tried finding the answers in all of the previously posted
> comments, but no joy.  I have some old 5.25" floppies that I just found
> which have some Apple/Claris? Works files on them (don't know, but I
> think it was written by a Beagle Bros. application).

Hi, Spam1.

     Sounds like it could be Appleworks using one of the Beagle add-on
utilities.


> From what it looks like in previous posts, these files are not
> retrievable by just putting the floppy into a "modern day" 5.25" 1.2MB
> PC drive correct?

     Yep.


> I no longer have the IIc, so at this point, I figure
> I'm looking for someone to get the files off of the disks for me,
> unless there's an easier way.

     Not on a PC. You probably need an Apple II owner who can try a few
versions of Appleworks.


> I have a G4 powerbook, which clearly has no compatibility with this
> floppy, but I also have access to PCs which I could put a 5.25" floppy
> into (though again, it doesn't sound like this'll work).

     It won't.

> 
> If anyone has any suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate it!  my email
> address is spam1 (at) sonous.com :)
 ....

     Probably, your best bet is to make a deal with an Apple II user to
convert your stuff to PC-readable Text files for a few dollars per diskette.
The Text files could be put into a .zip file and emailed to you and the
diskettes could be returned.


Rubywand