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- Title: BBC2RPC
- Author: Paul Theobald <pt@datcon.co.uk>
- Version: 1.00
- Title From: Documentation
- Author From: Documentation
- Version From: Documentation
- Supplier: Paul Theobald <pt@datcon.co.uk>
- Date: 25/01/97
- Keywords: File transfer programs
- Shareware: No
- Machine: Archimedes
- Operating system: RISCOS
- Memory requirements:
- Peripherals needed: Serial port cable
- Other s/ware needed:
- Directory: micros/arch/riscos/f024
- Date mounted/updated: 19/05/97
- File names: bbc2rpc.zip
- Unarchived files: 3
- Unarchived size: 19 kbytes
- Omissions:
- See also: SERIALINK (c155), PSIONLINK (c137), Z88LINK (c128)
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-
- Acquiring the package:
-
- Download the archive file(s) and extract using SparkPlug 2
- (see the "tools_help" file in micros/arch/riscos/tools for further info).
-
-
- Description:
-
- BBC2RPC is a file transfer utility to copy files between two Acorn computers
- over a serial link.
-
- The program was primarily written for copying files from the author's old
- BBC micro to a new generation RiscPC, hence its name, though as it's
- written entirely in BBC BASIC the software should work on virtually all
- Acorn machines supporting a serial interface.
-
- The program is deliberately designed to be small, simple and low on
- features. This is so that:
-
- - Exactly the same program can be run ay each end of the serial line.
- This makes maintenance and upgradability much easier.
-
- - The program is as fast and efficient as possible.
-
- - The program is small enough that it's viable to be typed in by hand.
- This is necessary to avoid the 'chicken and egg' situation -- it's likely
- there's no other way to get this program onto both machines, otherwise why
- would you be wanting to use it in the first place?
-
- The serial port on the two machines must be connected by a suitable serial
- cable. This can be purchased from Acorn suppliers or alternatively nip
- down to your local electronics store and for a couple of quid you can make
- one up yourself (see the 'Wiring' section below for details).
-