[Coco] Alternatives to Java Drive Wire.

[Brian Blake]

CoCoNet - is more or less a dead product. IF you can find a SerialPak or
DrivePak, they work fine with the DW server on Windows - I'm unaware of a
Linux version.

The SD DrivePak was released over 10 years ago; the developer sold the
business and rights to all products to another individual, who hasn't done
anything with it.

The CoCoSDC is, overall, a better device as it offers full compatibility
with software that uses non standard DSKCON routines. Some software will
not run properly on CoCoNet or DriveWire due to that - they will run
properly on the CoCoSDC.

On Sun, Jul 14, 2019, 9:01 PM <coco at jechar.ca> wrote:

>
> Ok looking at the docs I have three questions.
>
>     1. Does the  CoCoNet server require Windows or is there a Linux
> version.
>     2. When is the 2 GB MicroSD Drive Pak™ expected to be available.
>     3. Will the 2 GB MicroSD Drive Pak™ include a USB interface to copy
>        items from a server or do you just remove the sd card and copy
>        image files to it. If the latter how does this differ from an CoCo
> SDC ?
>
> On 2019-07-14 19:59, Robert Gault wrote:
> > Mark gave you the url for CoCoNet. What may not be clear in the docs
> > is that the CoCoNet ROM for the Coco normally uses the CoCoNet server
> > on your PC. It is also best with the ROM in a DrivePAK using a 2GB
> > MicroSD card.
> >  There is an .ini file on your PC that needs to be edited for your
> > system, where you can select the use of the serial I/O output on the
> > Coco or the RS232 pak. The serial I/O cable is the same that Drivewire
> > uses.
> >  The PC interface for Drivewire is much better to use, as the CoCoNet
> > server essentially has none. So changing .dsk images is easier with
> > Drivewire than the CoCoNet server. CoCoNet uses just 4 PC .dsk images
> > although you can mount .vhd images. You can select images with the
> > .ini file or commands on the CoCo.
> >
> > coco at jechar.ca wrote:
> >>
> >>   I have happily use drivewire for many years but,
> >>   I have heard that there may be some problems with Java Drive Wire.
> >>
> >>   Would like to know
> >>
> >>   1: Where do I get the python version of Drive Wire for Linux.
> >>   2: What is coconet does it work with drive wire cables or is
> >>   a different interface needed, and where do I get the software
> >>   and manual ?
> >>
> >>   Charlie
> >>
>
> --
> Coco mailing list
> Coco at maltedmedia.com
> https://pairlist5.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/coco
>