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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).