PC Link 2

PC Link 2 is the Cambridge Computer PC link program. It allows you to transfer files from a Z88 to any true IBM PC based computer as ASCII, or translate them into Wordstar or Lotus 1-2-3.

Alternatively, you can download files from your fixed system to the Z88, and translate them into PipeDream.

Supplied on both 3½" and 5¼" disks, a 9-to-25 way cable and a 25-to-9 way adapter lead.

Link 2

RangerLink 2 is a high performance PC to Z88 file transfer package featuring throughput at four times the speed of PC Link II, multiple file transfers and true data transparency.

The Z88 computer is often used as an extension of desk-top PC systems, allowing users to take data into the field and to bring back reports, notes and correspondence written "on the move." When used When used in this way, the Z88 offers by far the best combination of size weight and capability for the needs of typical portable computer users, especially when compared with expensive "laptop" computers.

Data is usually transferred between PC and Z88 by serial connection, using software on each computer to control the transfer. However, existing transfer packages suffer from slow data rates and can only handle one file at a time. RangerLink addresses these issues by providing a wide range of new facilities, including the ability to mark multiple files or the contents of entire directories for transfer in either direction.

RangerLink consists of an application ROM for the Z88, together with a PC program disk and a connecting cable. The application is driven from the Z88, which displays "windows" showing the current PC and Z88 directories, together with a command menu. Commands can be selected from either

the menu,
from the command menu
or by using the short form <> keystrokes.

This program allows selection of device and directory on both the PC and Z88, and files to be copied, renamed or erased.

The communication protocol used to communicate between the computers continuously checks for the connection, so that it is not necessary to start the programs in any order. If the RangerLink program is interrupted, for instance in order to use the a different application on either the Z88 or PC, communication is automatically re-established when RangerLink is re-invoked. When file transfer is in progress the Z88 screen shows a display of the file name currently being transferred, the file size, the waiting in the queue. Filenames appear in the destination device window as they are transferred.

A useful feature of RangerLink is "Type," which allows a quick look at the contents of any file on the Z88 screen.

It is still quite useful if you are using an old PC in DOS (up to a 486) with a small amount of memory. (If you are using Windows 95, use EazyLink.)

Z88 Computer Links

Description	Price	VAT	Total
Amiga Link (Sector Software)	£25.00	£4.38	£29.38
Archimedes Link (Lindis)	£24.95	£4.37	£29.32
Arc Link inc. Z88, WP2/3 & NC100 (S & S)	£39.00	£6.83	£45.83
Archimedes Link PipeDream (Colton)	£34.00	£5.95	£39.95
Atari ST Link -Use Z-TERM, PC AT Cable and Terminal software on Atari
BBC-Link (Cambridge)	£8.95	£1.57	£10.52
Mac-Link (Cambridge)	£32.95	£5.77	£38.72
USB Serial Adapter for MAC with Mac-Link (Cambridge) FREE	£42.55	£7.45	£50.00
Mac Link inc.. Z88, WP2/3 & NC100 (S&S)	£39.00	£6.83	£45.83
PC AT 9/25 way Serial Cable	£12.95	£2.27	£15.22
PC AT 9 way extension Serial Cable	£9.00	£1.58	£10.58
PC-Link 2 (Cambridge)	£29.79	£5.21	£35.00
PC L 2 /EazyLink	£51.06	£8.94	£60.00
PC Link 2 to EazyLink upgrade	£29.79	£5.21	£35.00
PC Link 2 to EazyLink upgrade (ROM only for MAC users)	£8.51	£1.49	£10.00
MAC Link or PC-Link 2 ROM only (Cambridge)	£20.00	£3.50	£23.50
PCW Import/Export (C-Port)	£29.95	£5.24	£35.19
PCW Serial/Parallel Card PCB Connector	£49.95	£8.74	£58.69
PCW Serial/Parallel Card Plug Connector	£69.95	£12.24	£82.19
QL Link (Sector Software)	£25.00	£4.38	£29.38
Z88 to Z88 Link Cable	£12.95	£2.27	£15.22
z-TERM Software (Wordmongers)	£43.47	£7.61	£51.08

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