From: markw@abs.net   
      
   Bill H wrote:   
   > Isn't there a Dos / Windows program that can read / write Model IV 3   
   > 1/2" disks?   
   >   
   > As for using the serial cable to access the internet through your xp,   
   > not sure if you can do that without special software. I tried using a   
   > 486 laptop running Win 95 through a Windows XP using Direct Connect   
   > (serial networking built into windows) and would not allow it - unless   
   > I had somethign setup wrong.   
   >   
   To use The Internet you need to enable 'Internet connection sharing'   
   which uses the windows networking interface. This can be done with   
   the 486 and win 95 ,but it's easier to simply use a hub if you are   
   high speed connected ,or a second modem if thats how your connected.   
   	This wont work with the model IV ,as it lacks the windows   
   networking interface. Using a Unix type box you can use the model IV   
   as a terminal ,then using 'PINE' or a similar client you can do mail   
   and news. Most terminal packages let you capture or download files   
   from the Unix box to the model IV. I did this back around '86 using   
   XENIX on the tandy 6000.   
   	Although there might be some 'coolness' factor in doing this,   
   it is a lot more trouble now-a-days than just using modern machines   
   for the Internet and old machines for play /learning.   
   	Happy computing,   
   		Mark.   
      
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