From: Joel M. Sciamma (joel_at_inventors-emporium.co.uk)
Date: Wed Aug 03 2005 - 09:10:10 PDT
Having had absolutely no success using NCU under Tiger's classic with =20=
AppleTalk on my Ali PB G4, I have been able to connect with a Keyspan =20=
twin serial USB adaptor (P/N USA-28X B). This will not be news to all =20=
those of you who already use this solution.
I tested backups, Works upload and download and package installation.
It works equally well with other Newton applications such as X-Port =20
(which works fine over AppleTalk).
Performance is the same as that with a native serial port on my G3 PB =20=
and slightly less than a LocalTalk connection but frankly, it's =20
hardly noticeable.
The adaptor is pricey (I paid =A347 + tax) but they are available on =20
eBay etc. I actually tried for one on eBay but was outbid in the last =20=
30 seconds - a typical experience.
This seems like an ideal way to travel with your gear and stay =20
connected using just the adaptor and a short serial cable.
Just for completeness, my LocalTalk connection comes from a Farallon =20
iPrint ethernet bridge, plugged into my network. Amazingly, this =20
thing still seems to be available should you want one. Also handy for =20=
attaching LocalTalk enabled StyleWriter or LaserWriter printers you =20
may have lying around.
Joel.=
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