Transferring Files from PC to ST

Transferring Files Between PC and ST

Status	Completed March 2016
Goal	Explore the various ways to share files between PC and Atari ST

Can my Atari ST interoperate with modern PCs? What are the best ways to send files back and forth?

I explored several ways to transfer files between PC and Atari ST, including:

• Using an SD card and Ultrasatan to Transfer Files from PC to ST - 08 Mar 2016
• Using Ethernet to Transfer Files from PC to ST - 07 Mar 2016
• Using PARCP-USB to Transfer Files from PC to ST - 24 Feb 2016
• Using Serial Cable and ZMODEM to Transfer Files from PC to ST - 13 Feb 2016
• Using Serial Cable and Ghostlink to Transfer Files from PC to ST - 06 Feb 2016
• Using Floppy Disk to Transfer Files from PC to ST - 30 Jan 2016

I also took a detour into file compression, and learned how to split large files into chunks that can be individually copied using (for example) floppy disks:

• How to Split and Copy Large Files to Your Atari ST in Chunks - 31 Jan 2016

At some point, you’ll most likely want to transfer files from PC to ST. Some common approaches are:

• Use floppy disks to shuffle files back and forth between PC and ST
• Use a serial cable (and Ghostlink) to transfer files from PC to ST
• Use a serial cable (and ZMODEM) to transfer files from PC to ST
• Use the ST parallel port and a PARCP-USB adapter to transfer files
• Use an Ethernet adapter such as the NetUSBee
• Use SD card

In addition, you might want to split large files up to facilitate easier transfer. You can find more about that here.

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