From: Alex Nonnemacher (nonjo_at_comcast.net)
Date: Thu Aug 18 2005 - 18:22:36 PDT
I don't believe you can do this. There is a way to format such a card
for use with your Newton, with the appropriate ATA driver available
at http://www.kallisys.com/newton/ata/ but it would then be
unreadable by your Mac. The Newton requires linear media cards.
Alex
On Aug 18, 2005, at 7:48 PM, John Hay wrote:
> Quick question.
> As a means to install packages onto my Newton 2100, to avoid all
> connection issues, is it possible for me to just pop out the Newton's
> Flash card and slide it into my G4 Laptop's PCMCIA slot, copy using
> the Finder a package(s) to the Flash Card, then, take the card out of
> the Laptop and slide it back into the Newton, then on the Newton
> install the package? If so this would I believe totally solve my
> prior post asking for advice on what platform, and what topology best
> to use to install packages to a 2100. If this can all work it would
> be a simple, straightforward solution and I would not even need
> Classic, correct?
>
> Thank you again everyone for your support. I'll lend a helping hand
> when I know a little more. I appreciate everyone's patience. John
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