Re: HELP: How do I transfer files from PC to AMIGA 500?

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From: Gary Harris
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 00:00

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Fredericka wrote:
> 
> Michael wrote:
> 
> > : I need to know what PC software will enable me to transfer files into my
> > : Amiga.  Can I get my PC to write onto Amiga formatted disks?
> 
> Do you have CrossDOS?  It came with the later revisions of the Amiga
> OS.  In the storage drawer on your workbench there is an icon you can
> drop into your startup drawer which will enable you to read PC formatted
> disks on your Amiga (720KB capacity).
> 

    Yup. It came with WB2.1 and later and it will read 1.44MB floppies.
It only writes 720K. There is also a similar, free programme on Aminet
that does the same thing.


> > : Do I need a
> > : serial cable between the two machines?(If so does the Amiga need a
> > : recieve command or program?)  Pleeese help me as soon as you can.
> >

      What you need is a null-modem cable. You can then use simple
terminal programmes on both machines to transfer. Slow but effective.

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From: Gary Harris <gharris@***NOSPAM***wr.com.au>
Subject: Re: HELP: How do I transfer files from PC to AMIGA 500?
Date: 1998/06/02
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