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Conference hydra::amiga_v1

Title:AMIGA NOTES
Notice:Join us in the *NEW* conference - HYDRA::AMIGA_V2
Moderator:HYDRA::MOORE
Created:Sat Apr 26 1986
Last Modified:Wed Feb 05 1992
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5378
Total number of notes:38326

5057.0. "From usenet to Amiga.....how ??" by KURMA::JSALLY () Thu Sep 19 1991 19:04

    
    Having just purchased an Amiga, I am seeking software of all kinds.
    I see by reading this conference, that there are disks, where such
    things are kept. 
    The problem is (and I know I'm not the first to ask), is how do you 
    access/copy these files ???
    How do you get them out of the system ????
    How do you convert it to amiga format ???  (do you??)
    So perhaps this note could be used to help such people as myself. So 
    could someone, or some people write down instructions as to how I can 
    ultimately get a demo from the system, to playing on my Amiga at home. 
    
    
    Thanks.
                   John
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5057.1GIDDAY::MORANThu Sep 19 1991 20:245
    
    Try note 4352.10
    
    Shaun.
5057.2Help still needed.PAKORA::JSALLYThu Sep 19 1991 20:507
    
    Thanks Shaun.....but that note only deals with Modems.
    I don't have a modem or system at home.
    What I want to know is how do I get it from here onto a disk which
    in turn would be taken home and allow me to run the software ???
    
    John
5057.3PCUtil / PCDISK works for me.OZROCK::BATHSay NO to Streamline.Thu Sep 19 1991 21:5715
I use and recommend:

PCDISK on a VAXstation 3100

and

PCUtil (with PcPatch off Fish Disk 218) on the Amiga.

PcPatch allows PCUtil (which seems to come on the Extras disk) to use the small
(3.? inch) drive on your Amiga.  You've still got a problem in that you need
to bootstrap yourself in... i.e. you can't use this method to get PcPatch 
down on your Amiga.

Does your dealer provide Fish Disks?  Basically you need to get hold of Fish
Disk 218 from someone.  Then you should be all set.
5057.4PCDISK/PCUtil ?????PAKORA::JSALLYThu Sep 19 1991 22:095
    
    Re -1
    
    Thanks for the info......but being a real novice, it still doesn't 
    mean much to me. Could you drop me some mail and explain ???
5057.5Basically you have 3 three choicesCVG::PETTENGILLmulpThu Sep 19 1991 23:1520
Option 1
	print the usenet stuff on paper and type it in to your amiga.
	This is not recommended

Option 2
	transfer the usenet stuff over a phone line between a vms or unix
	or amiga or pc dos or mac via a terminal connection; either a direct
	wire (null modem) or via a telephone line.  However, you have to buy
	or have someone give you some software to make this possible and
	there at least a dozen options to chose from

Option 3
	transfer the usenet stuff via diskette by writing it on a vms or unix
	or amiga or pc doc and then physically moving the diskette to your
	amiga.  However, except for the amiga to amiga case, you still need
	some software that you have to buy or get from a friend

What you really need to find is a patient dealer (and dealers are most patient
when you're spending money) or a friend close by who can set you up and give
you the necessary starter diskette.
5057.6Thanks anyway.BHUNA::JSALLYThu Sep 19 1991 23:405
    
    Thanks friend.........I was hoping to do it using OPTION 3.
    
    
    John
5057.7DIGITAL stuff you needBAHTAT::HILTONHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Fri Sep 20 1991 06:3616
    John,
    
    Digital gear you need is one of:
    
    MS DOS PC with pathworks to give you network access.
    
    VAXstation with RX23 and SoftPC emulation
    
    DECstation with RX23 and SoftPC emulation
    
    Software on the AMIGA, to allow you to read 3.5 inch diskettes. Where
    are you based? If UK, you can mail me a floppy and I'll put the AMIGA
    utils on for you.
    
    
    Greg
5057.8I'll get there eventually.KURMA::JSALLYFri Sep 20 1991 15:5312
    
    Cheers Greg,
    
    I'm in SQF Scotland.......where are you ???
    
    I can get access to a DECstation, but as my job doesn't involve the 
    use of this (we're a manufacturing plant), I wouldn't even know what RX23
    and SoftPC emulation were. As I've said, I'm a complete novice needing 
    help.
    
    
    John
5057.9LEECHS::hiltonHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Mon Sep 23 1991 05:5310
John,

Send a blank floppy to Greg Hilton @lzo.


If you can't get access to a PC with Pathworks, mail me and I'll
explain SoftPC and rx23 etc etc.


Greg
5057.10help is CLOSE at handBHUNA::GAITKENHEADMon Sep 23 1991 08:2910
    John,
    
    I know everything you need to know and I'm only about 5 desk's away !!!!
    I'll see you today sometime and sort you out....
    
    
    							Cheers,
    								Geo.
5057.11Thanks to all.......KURMA::JSALLYI'll sort them right out.Mon Sep 23 1991 09:147
    
    Cheers Greg, I'll not need your help afterall, but thanks.
    
    You can show me sometime this week then George.
    
    
    John.
5057.12LEECHS::hiltonHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Tue Sep 24 1991 05:206
The joys of being an Amigan in Digital

:^)


Greg