Microsoft KB Archive/95228

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Transferring Files Between Macintosh and MS-DOS
'Article ID: Q95228

Creation Date: 03-FEB-1993

Revision Date: 16-JAN-1996' SUMMARY

There are many ways to transfer files between Macintosh and MS-DOS machines. This article summarizes several methods.


 * Many newer Macintosh computers have built-in FDHD drives (SuperDrives) and are shipped with the Apple File Exchange (AFE) program. If you own one of these machines, you can place a 3.5-inch MS-DOS formatted disk in the machine and store or retrieve files without any extra hardware or software. See your Macintosh owner's guide for more details.
 * You can connect the Macintosh directly to an IBM PC by using a null modem cable. To do this, determine the proper cabling pin-outs between the two machines. This information may be published in the reference manual supplied with the computer, or it may be purchased at most computer dealers or computer bookstores. Once the machines are correctly hooked up, the files may be transferred using a communications package, such as Microsoft Works.
 * You can send the file over telephone lines using a modem. To do this, each machine must have an operating modem and a communications package that supports Xmodem data transfers. Consult a communications program manual for the proper techniques when using the Xmodem protocol.
 * MS-DOS files can be saved directly to an external disk drive that reads MS-DOS formatted disks and hooks up to the Macintosh's SCSI port. Two such disk drives are the DaynaFile from Dayna Communications and MatchMaker from Micro Solutions. For more information about DaynaFile, call Dayna Communications at (801) 531-0600. For more information on MatchMaker, call Micro Solutions at (815) 756-3411.
 * You can transfer files via a network connection if you have the necessary card installed in the MS-DOS machine. The MS-DOS machine must have a card installed that allows it to use the AppleTalk network. You also need a software package that allows the computers to communicate, such as Microsoft Mail or TOPS.
 * There are utilities that allow MS-DOS machines to read Macintosh- formatted disks. Mac-In-DOS, by Pacific Micro, is one such application. Using this program, you can read, write and format Macintosh 1.44 megabyte (MB) disks in your PC's internal 3.5-inch (high density) floppy drive. For more information on Mac-In-DOS, call Pacific Micro at (415) 948-6200 or write to 201 San Antonio Circle, C 250, Mountain View, CA 94040.
 * There are also additional software packages you can use that allow your Macintosh to read from and write to MS-DOS formatted disks. These packages include AccessPC, by Insignia Solutions, and DOS Mounter, by Dayna Communications. For more information on AccessPC, call Insignia Solutions at (800) 848-7677 or (415) 694-7694. For more information on DOS Mounter, call Dayna Communications at (801) 531-0600.
 * PC Exchange is a utility which ships with PowerMacs. See your Macintosh owner's guide for more details.
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