[Coco] Alternatives to Java Drive Wire.

[coco at jechar.ca]

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
>>