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From: Bob_BobR_Retelle@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: Re: HELP! Need to transfer files off Atari 800XL
Message-ID: <14936@cup.portal.com>
Date: 22 Feb 89 05:35:56 GMT
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Transferring files from an 8-bit Atari to another computer CAN be fairly
simple..
 
A lot of it depends on the equipment you have available.  If you still have
the 8-bit Atari *and* a working modem setup, you're home free... you can
use the modem to transfer the files to the other computer and its modem.
 
Set one computer up at one house and the other at another, then use any
good terminal program to call up and upload the files.  If you have two
telephone lines in the same house, even better.  Just call the other line
with the other computer on that line. (This is how my 800 talks to my ST)

If you have an Atari 850 Interface, or a P:R: Connection interface for the
8-bit Atari, you can dispense with the modems and use a "Null-Modem" device
to connect the computers directly together.  All a Null-Modem is, is a
connector that routes the Send and Receive lines to the proper places.
I'm not sure, but Radio Shack might have them..
 
Another thought.. before you spend any bucks, there might be a local Atari
users' group nearby which could help you..  Email me your city, and I can
try to look up the closest group..  these mutual support groups will often
go out of their ways to help people in just these situations..!
(I know... I do it all the time for my user group)
 
BobR