Re: [NTLK] NIE setup on 2100 for new user without dongle

From: E. Smith (eirens_at_gmail.com)
Date: Sun Mar 20 2005 - 19:50:52 PST

Thanks, Woody. But can't I establish a (slow) serial connection via
IrDA too? If so, anyone know how? (so I can transfer binaries to the
Newton via IrDA)

-e.

On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:38:37 -0600, Woody Smith <woodysmith_at_comcast.net> wrote:
> You will need some way of connecting your 2100 to one of your PCs. A
> serial connection will allow you to install applications as well as
> back up your Newton. you will need NCU on your slowest PC and either a
> Newton Interconnect Port to serial cable or a dongle and mac to pc
> serial cable.
> Have a look at
> < http://tools.unna.org/wikiwikinewt/index.php/NewtonNewbieGuide>
>
> Woody
>
>
> On Mar 20, 2005, at 8:52 PM, E. Smith wrote:
>
> > As of today, I'm a new MP 2100 user. The unit I picked up on eBay did
> > not come with a serial dongle nor any software.
> >
> > I'd like to setup internet access for my 2100 so I can:
> >
> > - Install other software from the web (transferred via FTP from
> > another computer on my LAN, if necessary)
> > - Browse the web
> > - Use email.
> >
>
> snip
>
> > I have two questions:
> >
> > 1. What are my different options?
> > 2. Which option is the most direct (simplest)?
> >
> > If I have not provided enought data, I welcome your questions.
> >
> > Thanks for helping me.
> >
> > -eiren.
>
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