[NTLK] Transferring notes from MP2x00 and MacOS Mojave

[Sylvain Pilet]

Be careful, Nic,

Keyspan 28X adapters is no longer compatible with MacOSX versions 10.4 and higher. Only the 28XG models are still compatible. The latest drivers for these 28XG (if yours is an XG model) are here: https://assets.tripplite.com/drivers/usa-19hs-driver-mac-os-x-10.12-beta.zip

Most new Newton users, use basic USB/Serial adapters with an FTDI Chipset, such as the one presented by Pawel : https://www.ugreen.com/product/UGREEN_Serial_Cable_USB_to_RS232_DB9_Male_A_Converter_with_FTDI_Chipset-en.html

For the Mail service, see with Marisa from the site newtoncity.org. Which is in this maillingList, which offers mail hosting without ssl for Newton users who need it.

Sylvain Pilet

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> Le 18 mai 2020 à 00:31, Nic Malone via NewtonTalk <newtontalk at newtontalk.net> a écrit :
> 
> Hello Newtoneers
> 
> Long time no lurk. I hope you are all keeping well under the circumstances. I dusted off my Newts after 6 or 7 years in a cupboard. Back then, I had them connected to a past Mac mini back then (using NCX on OSX Lion via a Keyspan 28X USB adapter). Now I would like to transfer notes I write on my MP2100 to my Mac mini (MacOS Mojave) but I can't get the Keyspan 28X USB adapter drivers to show up on the Mac (either as options in NCX or in the Keyspan Adapter Assistant). The Keyspan adapter drivers installation reports "success" on my Mojave Mac but the ports don't show up as options in NCX or the Keyspan Adapter Assistant.
> 
> I had assumed this was because the Keyspan adapters are for OSX 10.6 but a search of the NewtonTalk archives suggested some of you are using Mojave with a Newton. How are you doing it?
> 
> When I used my Newts a few years ago, I found emailing via MailV the easiest way to transfer notes but since GMX joined every other provider in adopting SSL encryption, MailV will no longer work.
> 
> Its a pity no-one invented a way for Macs to read the Newton formatted flash cards. I'd be happy enough using 'sneaker-net' (I use this with my Psions).
> 
> Stay safe
> Nic
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