On Jan 17, 2009, at 11:31 AM, Charles Davis wrote:
> > > On Jan 17, 2009, at 2:13 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: > >> >> The machine: A performa 550 (This is the dark ages for me, so bare >> with me) Got text files on it from a software program of the time >> (what software would they have used back then?). I need to transfer >> these files and open them on my eMac? How in the blazes do I do this? >> I don't own the computer and so far have only talked to the gentleman >> on the phone and he's not very "literate" on his machine either.. >> whew! this could be a lost cause.... I originally though that a >> printer cable would at least get the doc's printed, but that doesn't >> solve the problem when he gets that "newer" mac and needs to >> transfer? >> I think I'll need a floppy drive for the eMac too? Ideas... >> >> Jeff Engle >> Kamiah, Idaho 83536 >> >> 208-935-0992 >> eBay ID: Bluebedheads w/290+ pos. feedback >> > Got a USB port on the eMac? External floppy, or Zip > > --> move external to new machine, read the floppies/Zips. > > Chuck D. > > > That fixes the hardware problem (this I was aware of) but the software issue, that's another story...hmm Jeff Engle Kamiah, Idaho 83536 208-935-0992 eBay ID: Bluebedheads w/290+ pos. feedback --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
