I haven't considered the Ethernet approach. Do you know if there are any Mac
OS X problems when connecting an eMate to an iMac via Ethernet?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laurent Daudelin" <nemesys_at_cox.net>
To: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Connecting an eMate to an iMac
>
> on 10/07/02 20:59, Jim Martin at jimmartin_at_mindspring.com wrote:
>
> > I have an eMate that I'd like to connect to an iMac that uses Mac OS X.
My
> > understanding is that to do this, I need a Newton connection cable (mini
DIN8
> > on both ends) and the Keyspan serial-to-USB converter, which costs about
$80
> > retail (though sells for less on eBay).
> >
> > Has anyone tried connecting a Newton device to an iMac with OS X on it?
If so,
> > are there any issues/problems I should be aware of?
>
> Why not using an Ethernet card in your eMate with a crossover Ethernet
cable
> directly connected to the Ethernet port on your iMac? You can find PCMCIA
> Ethernet cards that are compatible with the Newton for around $20 if you
> shop carefully. Much cheaper than the Keyspan and you even get faster
> connection in bonus!
>
> -Laurent.
> --
>
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> Logiciels Nemesys Software
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> brain dump n.: [common] The act of telling someone everything one knows
> about a particular topic or project. Typically used when someone is going
to
> let a new party maintain a piece of code. Conceptually analogous to an
> operating system core dump in that it saves a lot of useful state before
an
> exit. "You'll have to give me a brain dump on FOOBAR before you start your
> new job at HackerCorp." See core dump (sense 4). At Sun, this is also
known
> as `TOI' (transfer of information).
>
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