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Subject: Apple to IBM conversion
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Date: 10 Dec 90 15:41:38 GMT
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How to convert AppleWorks files to IBM on the cheap...
 
1. Get a copy of PC-Kermit for the IBM and Kermit-65 for the Apple II.
   Price: FREE
 
2. Get a null modem cable or serial cable with null modem adapter to connect
   the IBM to the Apple II.  This will be either DB25F or DB9F at the IBM
   end and DB25M or DIN 8 at the Apple II end depending on what model of
   PC and Apple II you have.  Depending on your situation you may end up
   using a conglomeration of adapters.  You can make you own cable if
   you like, but it doesn't cost much more to just buy premade stuff.
   Price: $20 - $50 depending on how you do it.
 
3. If you don't have a IIgs or a serial card in your Apple II, you'll need
   something like a Super Serial Card.
   Price: about $50 for a clone or used card
 
4. Load up your files in AppleWorks and save as ASCII text, or DIF, or
   whatever you need.
 
5. Connect the machines together and fire up Kermit on each machine then
   merrily send and receive.  That's it. ;-)
 
If you can't afford this method, one might wonder how in the heck you
managed to get a computer in the first place. :)
 
Les_Ferch@mtsg.ubc.ca