Msg: 5720 *Conference*
03-23-95 18:20:11
From: COMET _
To : DZWJ9 HILBERG
Subj: 102 <--> MAC
There isn't a SCSI or Ethernet port built-in or add-on available for the Model 102, as far as I know. There has been some talk about writing a TCP/IP protocol stack for the Model T series, which would allow for an Ethernet connection, but I haven't seen anything come of this, yet; from what I've heard it IS possible to support this with the hardware/software capabilities, but nobody's done the work, yet. The best bet for connecting between a Model 102 and ANY interface, including a Macintosh, is to use the parallel Centronics or serial RS-232 interfaces. Of the two, the RS-232 is the easiest to use. If you MacIntosh can use an external modem, then it has the proper signals that are needed to connect to the Model 100. All you may need is a "null modem" cable/connector, and you are all set to transfer data or files between the machines. Hope this helps!