schoen2@husc9.harvard.edu (Michael Schoen) (04/24/91)
In a few weeks I will be getting a 386sx notebook computer, the Dell 320N. I have never used a PC before; for the past two years, I've been an ardent Mac user. My decision to go for the portability leaves me with some minor problems, like how to transfer files efficiently. The notebook will have a modem, but the Macs I can use at Harvard do not. So, bulk transfers by modem are out. I will also have a 3.5" disk drive, and I could use Apple File Exchange, but for large ammounts of data, a floppy isn't very much fun. So, I've heard thinks about null modem cables, serial port cables, and things like that. Is any such connection available for the Mac. And what software could be used for such a direct connection. In other matters, how about actual file compatibility, assuming I could get the files transfer. What is the deal about CR/LF in text files of the Mac, PC, and Unix world. Finally, the laserprinters here only run off of Macs. So one idea was to print to postscript from the notebook, copy the ps file to Mac, and print the postscript file directly to the laserwriter. Does anyone know how this could be done? Thanks. Michael A. Schoen schoen2@husc9.harvard.edu
miller@b-mrda.ca.boeing.com (Mark Miller) (04/25/91)
If you need a full blown network, I recommend TOPS. If all you're doing is simple file transfer, I recommend Traveling Software's LapLink for the MAC. You should be able to find these at any reputable software dealer. Hope this helps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark R. Miller | Boeing Commercial Airplane Company | Seattle, WA | Internet: miller@b-mrda.boeing.com | Voicenet: (206) 237-0960 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
klefstad@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Sue Klefstad) (04/30/91)
For file transfers and translation between PCs and Macs, I'd recommend MacLink Plus/PC by Dataviz. It comes with a cable for connecting the two machines, plus translation software that handles most file formats pretty well. -- - Sue Klefstad Ill. Natural History Survey klefstad@uiuc.edu