I would think you could use a DOS PDD server like DeskLink - assuming the
serial port is present and functional.

http://tandy.wiki/TPDD_server

On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 9:55 AM Stephen Adolph <[email protected]> wrote:

> hi everyone,
> I recently went through an activity to build a Pentium 4 based system to
> act as a "tweener", giving me a machine that can straddle both ethernet/IP
> based remote file storage, and legacy floppy support (5.25, 3.5 floppies).
> In addition it runs old programs like Laplink.  This machine uses Windows
> 98.
>
> Question is - what would be a good way to emulate a TPDD with this
> hardware?
>
> I don't think Desklink will work; the processor is too fast.
> I don't think I can run LaddieAlpha since Mono does not install on Windows
> 98.
>
> I realize I could dual boot and run a somewhat modern linux, and that
> would give me Mono/LaddieAlpha.
>
> But, is there a way to get something running on Windows 98?
>
> thanks.
> Steve
>
>

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