On Fri, 24 Sep 1999, wrote:
> Yes, but the data conversion is the "easy" part. (For example, it does
> not matter what endianness the computers have, since communications
> software like should take care of that, shouldn't it?)
This isn't exactly trivial, but most Mac comm software will help you with
this, yes.
>
> Nobody described, however, how to set up any hardware connection
> (except one person who said it can be done with a cable that has to be
> built first). What can I use to transmit the data?
You can get RS-422 / RS-232 cables easily in most developed countries.
> For example, if I have a modem on the Mac and another on the Linux
> box, can I just connect them somehow with a phone cable? If so, what
> software would allow me to use such a setup?
You could, and any terminal software would make it work. Remember to use
X0 for dialing (i.e. atxd ) and you'll be set.
k
