[Ham-Mac] has anyone tried... Mac/Doze file transfers?

[Bob Nielsen]

WinSCP (free) does a pretty good job without needing to set up  
sharing.  I use it all the time.

Bob, N7XY

On Jul 1, 2009, at 12:38 AM, chas wrote:

> Has anyone tired transferring files from an XP HDD in a MacPro bay to
> a windows laptop?
> what software would be needed and would a regular USB cable work?
>
> since we are using Intel chips now, this should be possible.
>
> I have to have the laptop to run MARS digital software like MixW and
> Winlink, etc. so, I need to transfer the files back to the MacPro for
> manipulation.  The need for an external soundcard and TNC preclude my
> using the Parallels or Fusion software.  What really hurts is the lack
> of a serial connection on the Mac. also, controlling Comports which I
> do not even think exist on a Mac but which the Windows software is
> looking for all of the time.
>
> easiest way is to simply use the old null cable trick to move files
> from the ThinkPad to the Mac and back.  but is there a Mac/Doze
> software for file transfer?
>
> thanks
> chas, Houston, TX
>
>
>
>
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