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From: sjk@utastro.UUCP (Scot Kleinman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: PC transfer possibilities
Keywords: How?
Message-ID: <3215@utastro.UUCP>
Date: 3 Oct 88 22:26:51 GMT
Organization: U. Texas, Astronomy, Austin, TX
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	I hate to admit the need to do this, but I need to
transfer standard data files from an MS-DOS disk to an Amiga disk.
The files are data obtained from our astronomical observations.  We use
PC's at the mountain, but I would prefer to reduce the data on the Amiga.
I tried to use a friend's A2000 with bridgecard, but the supplied routine,
awrite, does not allow wild cards and thus, can transfer only one file at a
time. Since I currently have 20 disks with 30 files each, this method is
not the way to go.  Is there a better way to do this transfer on the PC
equipped 2000?  I envision a command like copy A: df0: all.
	I had also considered purchasing a 1020 for my A1000 (with C.Ltd
1 meg expansion) for such data transfer purposes.  Do programs exist that
can satisfy my needs on my A1000 with 2  3 1/2" drives and a 1020?  
Another question along these lines:  Will I need to add an external power
supply for the 1020, or can I daisy chain it to my 1010 with no problems?
Second related question:  I've heard they do not support the 1020 anymore with
the PC software they once did; will this be a problem?  And can I get the 
software if I need it?  Finally, is there
a cheaper way (I've seen 1020's for $200) to get a 5 1/4" drive to read PC
disks than the 1020?  I am not afraid of electronics, but I'm not up to par
on designing my own generic system.

Thanks for the help.

Scot
sjk@astro.as.utexas.edu
Thanks a million! - Phillip Alvin