Re: [NTLK] Where can I find simple step-by-step instructions

Marcus Daniel wrote:
> I found that the best Serial to USB adapters (PC Serial to USB) are
> those with Prolific chipsets in them. Prolific offers a current Mac OS
> X driver and I got all my newtons to work with it (inclusive and up to
> the last 10.5.5). You can find a generic driver that might work with
> many unspecified adapters on sourceforge, sorry dont have the link at
> hand.
>

 From what I've heard, the Keyspan USA-28X and related models are the
best out there

> One problem you might have is the settings for your Serial speed.
> Remember to set it in 3 locations to the SAME settings. Experimenting
> I have found the most consistent performance with 57600 settings. Set
> this here:
>
> - Newton side dock/contact panel

Done except that there isn't a 57600 setting. Besides just plain Serial
I have Serial 2400, Serial 4800, Serial 9600

> - Mac side: the app you will be using, NCX etc, within that app

No speed settings just port numbers

> - Mac side: System Preferences>Network>there should be a new entry for
> your USB-Serial Adapter cable connection. Under advanced it should
> already have a Null-modem connecton set to the same speed, if not
> adjust it.
>

No "Advanced" but clicking on the port takes me to the configuration
window and then clicking on the Modem tab allows me to select one of
four Null Modems

> PS: if you use a Prolific chipset adapter (those generic no name ones
> are often prolific, ask the seller), make sure to remove all drivers
> that are not for it, from the system. Under Mac OS X the prolifc
> driver will even alert you to remove them.
>

I think I'll have to discard NCX, as it won't quit even if I use Force
Quit. Only by restarting the computer can I get it shutdown.

-- 
Sincerely,
Dennis B. Swaney
"Windows is a command-line OS with a GUI shell while Mac System 10 is 
... oh, never mind."
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