>>> - get a Keyspan USB serial adapter, and use Newten
>>> Pro: runs native on OS X
>>> Con: requires you have a dongle and cable, and the Keyspan ain't
>>> too cheap, either....
>>> I have to mention that I had problems connecting this way, but
>>> then, I didn't spend too much time analyzing why.
>>
>> Could you please explain how NCU runs native in OS X? I thought you had
>> to use Classic for this because of the NCU extensions such as "Apple
>> Modem Tool" and "XTND Power Enabler" which NCU requires in your System
>> Folder in order for you to connect.
>
>Read again ;-) The original poster is specifically mentioning "Newten",
>which is a native tool on OS X that can works over a serial connection. The
>gotcha is that you need to have a Keyspan serial adapter, or maybe other
>similar serial to USB adapter, since OS X doesn't support serial. Newten is
>actually a front end on UnixNPI, IIRC...
>
>-Laurent.
But Laurent, the original poster of the thread was looking for something
(I quote):
"3) Currently, all my computers are running OSX and are USB/ Firewire/
ethernet machines. How do I connect and get my newton to talk to the
computers? Is there special software that needs to be installed on my
desk and lap tops like palm has?"
i.e. something that will let him do backups, exchange information, etc.,
I assume. It was my understanding however that Newten can ONLY be used as
a package installer. But please correct me if I'm wrong...
Chris Searles
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