Hello Dan.    I think I have messaged you some time ago. 

 -=> Quoting Dan Ceppa to Peter Coggon <=-

 DC> On 04 Jan 05  10:31:00, PETER COGGON got back to ALL 
 -> Re: Blue Wave & Windows XP
 
 PC> Well it's time!   I finally got nailed by Gates
 PC> and his making DOS and Win95 totally ancient to the
 PC> tune ..that if I want to contiue, my new CPU has
 PC> got to be ..and not choice  "windows XP".
 
 PC> So...if anyone out there can write me a "How to"
 PC> I need a step by step way to bring my Blue wave over
 PC> to the new cpu.?

 DC> What type of disk drives do you have in the old and new 
 DC> systems?  A CD-RW in the old system would be good.  Or, 
 DC> a 1.44 floppy in the new one could work, too.  
 
 I have two CD\DVD drives and one copys or burns a copy.
I also have a floppy drive.  Tried getting my zip drive to
work,but mmm well it didn't.

 DC> In fact, if 
 DC> the 1.44 is available in both, that may be the easiest 
 DC> for you to handle as you would be more familiar with it.  
 DC> Besides, IIRC, a WIN95 system didn't handle a CD-RW...  
 
 PC> Please...I am not a computer type guy...only in
 PC> it for the communication value and the enjoyment of
 PC> the chat with others also so inclined.

 DC> We've been there at one time.  And, depending on the circumstances, 
 DC> back there again!  

 DC> Anyhow, it appears that you have 2 systems up and running.  Keep 
 DC> them that way!  I trust you have 2 monitors, too.  

  Yes 2 systems.  I know I will have to let the old cpu with win95
die and become parts. So I thought I would slide everything into
the new system.

 DC> Let's start with a few questions...  

 DC> Have you networked your WIN95 system?  

 NO...only via the Internet and Amateur Radio Packet BBS thru a TNC
to 2meters FM on 145.070mhz.   It also handled via dialup modem 
a BBS program from 1993 until 2004.

 I guess you mean joining cpus in the home...NO.

 DC> Is your XP system a desktop or laptop?  

  Desktop.  made by MEDION.

 DC> Does your XP have a floppy drive?  

  Yes.

 DC> Can you personally add a hard drive or floppy drive to a computer?  

 Yes...I have added modems and video cards to CPUS.

 DC> Are you comfortable with DOS command line Commands?  

 Yeah...I have had to experiment with doorways to take dialup
users via doors menu to direct connect with my radio transmitter
for packet.  It was fun doing that.

 DC> How about WIN copy commands?  

 I have copied some files with Windows.  I like it better that
way then the DOS way. Lost a few with dos.. :)  

 DC> As it is, I'm in the process of copying my BW files and other 
 DC> programs from a WIN98 system to my XP laptop.  They are networked, 
 DC> thus I haven't needed to copy to 1.44's or CDs  In fact, the 
 DC> laptop doesn't have a floppy!  And, my newer CPU only supports 
 DC> a single floppy drive compared to my older system that allowed 
 DC> 2, one a 1.44 and thge other a 360!  

  Okay..I will try that method now....thanks Dan

  will get back to you....

  ttfn

  Peter


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