[chbot] Old computer stuff

[Synco Reynders]

Wooo it feels like so long ago, yet I remember FastLynx and then FastLynx
II, and after a quick dig I found my parallel cable too!! Let me know if
you need it.
/s

On 26 September 2016 at 19:18, <m.beckett at amuri.net> wrote:

> I second that option.
>
> We used to use FastLynx (or FX) before USB sticks and other means to
> access PC's.
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> You can even upload it via the serial port to the 'other' PC.
>
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> Mark
>
> On Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:10:08 +1300, robitics at waghornswood.net.nz wrote:
>
> I should have one here if your stuck. How ever I also would try a different way first if possible.
> Back then I used Fastlynx a lot. It works over parallel serial or ipx cable I will have a copy here.
> I may even have a parallel cable.
> Oscar
>
> I am after a working 1.44MB floppy drive if anyone has one to part with,
> also after a USB floppy drive as well I have been given the task of backing
> up a 25 yr old desktop running a custom program under MSDOS with no known
> backups and no working floppy drive hence the request for one I tried
> connecting the hard drive ( all 40MB) to a USB to IDE adaptor but it wont
> recognise it Any help appreciated Mike _______________________________________________
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