Transfering software - without floppy?

ElfieUK4 · Nov 8th 2021

Hello All,

I would like to build up the software on the TA/Matmos PC. I have a FD1 drive - loads of discs but no software except a very basic system disc. Which has PIP and PCTRANS etc.

I do not have a drive to hook up to a PC or the know-how yet of how to do that.. So the idea is to connect via serial cable and use PCTRANS or PIP until Kermit is transferred over:

1) The manual only has one mention of PCTRANS - no instructions on how to use it - does anyone have any information please.

2) What software on a windows PC is best used?

3) Disk images in other forum threads - how can I open them on a PC to access the files individually for transfer?

I aim to document this - because it seems this type of information / knowledge is lacking.

Please help all.

Thank you

Alan

PAW · Nov 8th 2021

Hi Alan,

please take a look to theese threads:

Transmission via COM-Port

especially:

with BASIC

Laplink

I am sorry, but It's in german.

PAW

RoSchmi · Nov 8th 2021

Hi,

I think that the link above is more referring to DOS.

Perhaps these links are more specific to CP/M. A possible way seems to be to get Kermit on the CP/M machine. (but I didn't do it myself)

Kermit on CP/M (z80.eu)

Bootstrapping KERMIT onto CP/M-86 - Vintage Computer Forum (vcfed.org)

ElfieUK4 · Dec 11th 2022

I have found a disk with Kermit including the Expert Disk for an Alphatronic PC - and looking forward to getting it working as I have just got Kermit 95 for the PC.. Will let you all know how it goes..