Title: BBC2RPC Author: Paul Theobald Version: 1.00 Title From: Documentation Author From: Documentation Version From: Documentation Supplier: Paul Theobald 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).