Re: Mac file transfer

Joel Ordesky (jso@netcom.com)
Sat, 23 Mar 1996 20:27:09 -0800

>I'm desperately trying to transfer files between my OmniGo and my Mac
>(PowerBook Duo 250 with Dock), but I'm having lots of problems. Any help
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>1. CDI's MacPCCOM will not communicate successfully with my OmniGo.
>It seems to have trouble opening the Mac's serial port correctly. When I
>type "CO" it just hangs up, and I have to force quit to exit. I think the
>serial & printer ports are somewhat unique on the Duos because they share
>one physical port when the Powerbook is not docked.

YEs MacPCCOM will not work with power books, I have the same problem on my
PB180C.

>2. How can I install *.GPK files without running INSTALLER (which
>requires Windows)? (I have SoftPC so I should be able to run most DOS
>programs, if necessary.)

I had a friend load these in on his windows machine it was less painful.

>3. Has anyone tried running HP connectivity software or Intellilink
>under SoftWindows or with a DOS-on-Mac processor card?

Yes Hp connectivity needs windows I believe. I did use omnicom and gdbio
(which is the only program for data conversion I know of) in soft PC but
due to my processor speed the link only works at 2400.

Note thought that your data needs to be in just the right format or omnicom
will not deal with it well. I can be contacted for more details.

>4. Are there any rumors or thoughts about pending development of more
>Mac software for the OmniGo?

Got me I think Steve has plans to work more on his program.

_____________________________________________________
Joel Ordesky

jso@netcom.com