> Its good to hear that the cable works when made properly. I
 > don't mind that it is slow, I am willing to wait patiently on the

But what's wrong with null modem transfers?  :)

 > transfers. My own attempts at making the cable have been
 > frustrating and unsuccessful, I am wondering if you are willing

You aren't the only one, there are many people on the Internet who have
complained about this.  BTW, there's a newer version of DISK64E (which is
the program I've used) available.

 > P.S. Can modems still be purchased for C64's? If so where and
 > what cables, terminal programs would I need?

The modems will normally come with cables - I think I have a few around
here somewhere!  The best terminal program for the 64 is Novaterm 9.5.

There might be retailers who still sell modems for the 64 - perhaps one of
the other readers of this echo will be able to put you onto one if you
decide to buy a new one?

 > P.P.S. What is 64net (network for C64?) and what hardware and
 > software do you need to set it up and where can these be
 > obtained.

64NET is a package which allows you to use your PC as a file server for
your 64.  The hardware consists of a cable to go between your PC's parallel
port, and the 64's User port.  The software is a small wedge at the 64 end,
and the PC server program.

It is currently in final beta test (and also waiting for me to finish the
manual! :) and should be officially released "soon".

Ralphey.

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