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Re: Getting online with Apple ][... ProTerm ???



Simon Williams wrote:

Before I shell out 60 bucks for ProTerm...
	I was checking it out at <http://www.intrec.com/proterm-a2/> and it
all sounds good, but I'm wondering if there is anything else I need
(other than a computer and modem). ie: will it work with my regular
internet connection?
	What exactly can a person do online with an Apple ][... I'm assuming
flash and streaming audio is out of the question ;-)
	Can I download from ftp sites for example, or run Lynx or a similar
browser? I'm mainly interested in downloading software... there seems
to a lot available, but I have no way to transfer it from my iMac to
the A2 -- unless someone's willing to invent a USB 5.25 floppy drive
(wouldn't that be cool?).
	In replying, please assume that I don't know what you're talking
about, since my experience with the internet consists of plugging the
iMac into the phone jack... I'm sure it won't be so user-friendly for
the A2.
	Any help appreciated,
		Simon Williams


If your ISP has a shell account (that is, running a shell on unix/linux) then your Apple II will become a terminal for the unix computer that your ISP has, and you will be able to run their text based unix software, like Lynx, and engage in IRC, downloading from ftp sites, etc.

Roy