> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctech-admin_at_classiccmp.org [mailto:cctech-admin_at_classiccmp.org]On
> Behalf Of Steven N. Hirsch
> Sent: 16 May 2003 22:50
> To: cctech_at_classiccmp.org
> Cc: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: Data transfer from Apple ][ to PC
>
> If you have the hardware and the patience to get it all working together,
> I suggest AppleTalk networking. I have a IIgs and //e networked off a
> Linux box (running Netatalk). Works very well for mass
> file-copying, it's
> fast and the file dates are preserved properly.
>
> You'll need (at a minimum):
>
> - Ethernet <---> LocalTalk bridge. I use a Shiva FastPath 4, but there
> are dozens of models which are reported to work. Gator Box is one I've
> heard a lot about.
>
> - Apple //e + Apple Workstation card
>
> and/or
>
> - Apple IIgs (Rom 3 preferable)
>
> Server can be a Mac, in which case the necessary protocols are (or should
> be) there already. For Linux, you need appletalk support in the kernel
> and the very latest version of netatalk.
>
> For configuration info, read the docs. Then, read the docs. Finally,
> read the code <g>.
Meep! I can do all of that apart from the LocalTalk bridge and the
Workstation card, though such a beast may exist in my Big Box Of Apple Cards
That Are Hitherto Undocumented. Hmm. At least I know where THAT is.....been
having much difficulty in finding stuff of late!
cheers
--
adrian/witchy
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Received on Sun May 18 2003 - 02:43:18 BST