From: Woody Smith (woody_at_bitstream.net)
Date: Mon Feb 02 2004 - 08:50:53 PST
There are several issues that Newton users face
1. Install packages, Originally this was intended to use a serial
connection to a Mac or PC using Newton Connection Utilities (NCU) or
Newton Backup Utility (NBU). On the Newton side you need a Serial
dongle or SER-001. On the Mac side you need OS 7-9 or classic running
NCU or NBU and a serial connector.
Wireless or wired ethernet can be used once necessary drivers are
installed.
2. Backup all data on cards and internal (see above). Internal backup
can be done on flash card.
3. Syncing can be done with OS X through nSync, used to require serial.
see <http://homepage.mac.com/nowhereman77/hacks/>
4. How do you get ethernet packages on your Newt without serial.
Several list members have linear flash cards with necessary packages
available for loan, just ask.
Woody
On Monday, February 2, 2004, at 09:42 AM, monk wrote:
> sorry to clog the bandwidth, with what are probably tired questions.
> but i checked the archive and couldn't find the specific answers. if
> anyone has the time and energy to answer off list, i'd appreciate it.
>
> i have a 2K machine with a modem card. i'd like to start syncing to my
> g4 powerbook running 10.2.8. i have a wireless network at home and at
> the office, but i don't have a usb to serial adaptor.
>
> can i buy a wireless card to install packages and sync? if so which are
> compatible? will i need to install a special driver first?
>
> is newtsync the right choice for my OS/ machine? i use ical and the
> apple address book.
>
> what is the status of the driver for the microdrive cards?and what are
> the recommended models?
>
>
> thanks again for any help in advance.
>
>
>
> monk_at_fuse.net
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