Jeff Bequette jbeque...@tconl.com
On Jan 17, 2009, at 1:13 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: > > The machine: A performa 550 (This is the dark ages for me, so bare > with me) Got text files on it from a software program of the time > (what software would they have used back then?). I need to transfer > these files and open them on my eMac? How in the blazes do I do this? > I don't own the computer and so far have only talked to the gentleman > on the phone and he's not very "literate" on his machine either.. > whew! this could be a lost cause.... I originally though that a > printer cable would at least get the doc's printed, but that doesn't > solve the problem when he gets that "newer" mac and needs to transfer? > I think I'll need a floppy drive for the eMac too? Ideas... > > Jeff Engle > Kamiah, Idaho 83536 > > 208-935-0992 > eBay ID: Bluebedheads w/290+ pos. feedback > Floppy drives for 3.5" are pretty cheap (mine was right at $20) and > plug into to usb port, once he gets the file on a floppy. If he > can't save them as 'plaintext' files, it could be harder, and don't > forget Appleworks when you are looking for a translator program. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
