Re: [NTLK] [OT] What OS on a LC 575

From: Philip Katz (pkatt_at_mac.com)
Date: Sun Dec 30 2001 - 21:38:43 EST


I looked @ unna.org . They have a "Connection kit" version 2 but only
"connection utility" 1.0. Are these the same and which should I use?
On 12/30/01 8:26 PM, "THX 1138" <onefishtwofish_at_mac.com> wrote:

>
> On 12/30/01, Philip Katz quoth:
>> That sounds good. What I'll probably do is set it up on the 575 (upgraded
>> to 7.6), then (when I have money) get a serial adapter for my iBook/iMac.
>> When you say "Ethernet Route", what do you mean? Do you say that I can sync
>> my Newto via ethernet? What kind of card would I have to buy (and $$)?
>
> Yes, you can sync, install packages, restore and backup via ethernet
> with NCU (use 1.0, there's not a 2.0 as was mentioned before).
>
> Check the FAQ or Newton Resources <http://www.chuma.org/newton/> on
> what cards work and what drivers you'll need. Most can be found for
> under $20 on ebay or at close-out computer stores. I'm sure someone
> will pipe in with a source here in a minute. The most common are the
> 3com 3c589c or the 3cxe589dt, I think. YMMV.
>
> And yes it's MUCH faster. Once you use it, you won't go back.
>
> later,

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