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GeoffB17 · 25th Jun 2021, 9:08 pm

Even older versions of LapLink (for DOS) had a facility where the software could be transferred from one machine to anothe, i.e. run LL on one machine, then when you try to connect to the other machine which does NOT have the software a special prog is transferred, which establishes a link, which transferre the complate LL which establishes a normal connection and proceed from there.

I have a 198? vintage 386sx with both floppy types, which still boots and operates fine. Try your 486 first, and see what happens. If it doesn't work, maybe we can help 'fix' it?

Later computers with more modern connectivity may still have a 3.5" HD drive.

If you don't, ask around. Someone near you may do.

Geoff

25th Jun 2021, 9:08 pm	#8
GeoffB17 Tetrode Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 80	Re: HP Vectra MK1 still alive: how to save texts ? Even older versions of LapLink (for DOS) had a facility where the software could be transferred from one machine to anothe, i.e. run LL on one machine, then when you try to connect to the other machine which does NOT have the software a special prog is transferred, which establishes a link, which transferre the complate LL which establishes a normal connection and proceed from there. I have a 198? vintage 386sx with both floppy types, which still boots and operates fine. Try your 486 first, and see what happens. If it doesn't work, maybe we can help 'fix' it? Later computers with more modern connectivity may still have a 3.5" HD drive. If you don't, ask around. Someone near you may do. Geoff