Re: [NTLK] Connecting to my computer

Stephen
All you need is a keyspan adapter to convert an old serial connection to a
USB connection, a serial connection for a mac, and a dongle to connect your
newton to a serial cable. Once you got all of those things and a driver for
the keyspan which you can download for free, you need a Newton Connection
Utilities program which you can also download for free. Once you got all of
those things, then you are on your way for your newton to connect to your
mac mini.

Initially, from what I understand you will need to connect your newton to
your mac mini in this way so drivers for things such as wireless cards can
be installed. Once that is accomplished, then you can whatever connection
you have the hardware for and abandon the serial connection.

Thomas

On 8/11/06, Stephen Chan <stephenchan1@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all, I got my first Newton yesterday. I was unbelievable. I was
> shocked at how sturdy it was and the stylus is fantastic!
>
> I was shocked by great the HW-recognition was too. I spent all night
> adjusting it and can now get about 80%+ on most words in the trainer.
> so cool.
>
> so i have a question. I failed to get a serial connection cable with
> my newton. Is there any way i can connect it to my Intel Mac Mini?
>
> I'm getting a wireless card, but that won't work without extra
> software will it? which i have to get to the newton in the first place?
>
> also, after setting up wifi on the newton, can i just use to install
> applications and do file transfers?
>
> Chan.
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