On Aug 3, 2007, at 5:17 PM, newtontalk@newtontalk.net wrote:
>> Just went Intel (MacPro) and am wondering whether that spells the
>> end of my 2100s. I'm completely dependent on NewtSync to back-up my
>> files (mostly Names with extensive notes on each one). Is there a
>> NewtSync modification that will let me use it ,
>> or do you folks have other options to suggest?
>>
>
> I don' think it should need any modification? It should just work
> AFAIK.
>
> If there is no "universal" binary, then I would think OSX's new
> Rosetta should allow the PPC binary to run.
>
> Haven't tried it, but I think it should "just work".
>
> If it fails, please reports what exactly is happening?
> Simon Bell's NCX (http://homepage.mac.com/simonbell/connection/) works
> quite well on my MacBook Pro over ethernet with my 2100, and people
> report also using it fine with the USB dongle or a USB->Serial
> adapter.
>
Thanks folks. I'll be getting an 8-core MacPro next week to replace
my aging G4, and leaving Classic for the first time. I'll let you
know how NewtSync and NCX behave.
Joseph G. Wiedermann MD
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