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   Message 3,909 of 5,684   
   Larry to All   
   Re: help transfering files from pc to M-   
   04 Feb 06 15:38:28   
   
   From: larry_fosdick@hotmail.com   
      
   "TheHairyBeast"  wrote in message   
   news:11u596bblu3k955@corp.supernews.com...   
   > In the old days, I used to transfer programs from my PC to my model 4 by   
   > using the 5.25 drive, and a program that could read/ write on a pc drive   
   > to Tandy formats. I now have a p-4 2.8 system with win xp, and it will not   
   > recognize the 5.25 drive.   
   >   
   >   How easy is it to copy files from the PC to the trs-80 m4 with a term   
   > program and a null modem cable?   
   >  Is there a better way? I really woud like to make some new system disks,   
   > using the .DSK images on various sites.   
   >   
   >  What will I have to do to get this done?   
   >  I have a 128K trs-80 model IV with green screen. the Boot drive is a 180k   
   > drive, but the second drive is upgraded to a 360k  drive.   
   >   
   >  HELP!   
   >  Its been forever since I had to transfer new programs over, but I want to   
   > try out a new terminal program I found online, and need to transfer the   
   > .DSK image over some how.   
   >   
   >  Thanks   
   >   
   Another option is the semivirtual disk, though it may also run into   
   obsolescence. My newest PC's don't have parallel or serial ports.   
      
   http://www.rothfus.com/SVD/   
      
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