Re: [NTLK] newts for n00bs, the decider.

From: Robert Benschop (rbenschop_at_euronet.nl)
Date: Mon Feb 02 2004 - 12:45:35 PST


On 2-feb-04, at 21:10, Jacob Hunter wrote:
> Can I just use any serial cable to connect a MP 130 to a mac?
> (assuming I have a serial to USB conv.).

Yes.

> And secondly, is it possible to download packages directly from the
> net and install them on a MP2000 with the aid of an appropriate pcmcia
> modem?

Yes, depending on the site. For instance <http://newton.tek-ed.com/>
will let you do this.

> If yes what constitutes an appropriate modem, and could I do the same
> on a 130?

Only site that comes to mind right now i
s<http://www.dca.net/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/lenlutz/newton.cgi>

Robert Benschop

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