22 Apr
1999
22 Apr
'99
7:58 p.m.
On Thu, 22 Apr 1999, Richard Erlacher wrote:
Since we've not seen any code for the 6502 yet,
this may not be a problem,
but since Apple didn't exactly make it easy to exchange diskettes with other
systems, how would you propose to transfer a file, binary or otherwise
between systems? Though I haven't gotten into it, I figured on
cross-assembling from a PC to a PROM. That makes it easy for me, but how
will others do it?
It's enough of a problem transferring files from, say, a CP/M box running a
Z-80, since PC's don't read 8" disks.
How should this be dealt with?
There's this insane invention called a Modulator-Demodulator, or "modem"
for short. It takes computer data and converts (modulates) it into tones
that can be transmitted over a standard telephone line, where it is then
converted back (demodulated) to the computer on the receiving end.
Current technology allows for transmission rates as high as 56,000 bps
(not to be confused with Baud).
Oh, and they put a man on the moon, too.
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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