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From: schoen2@husc9.harvard.edu (Michael Schoen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Connectivity...
Message-ID: <1991Apr24.103137.659@husc3.harvard.edu>
Date: 24 Apr 91 14:31:35 GMT
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In a few weeks I will be getting a 386sx notebook computer, the
Dell 320N (when I get it, I'll post my review of it).  

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