Hi, all. I'm just getting back into Atari computing for the first time in about two decades. I'm looking into some SIO2PC options and I've read the "newbies" thread, but I'm confused about a few things and hoping someone can set me straight.
1) Are there advantages/disadvantages between the USB vs Serial port options? I'd much prefer USB so I could use it with my laptop and not be tethered to my desktop, but I don't want to lose any functionality. I've seen that some options on certain software solutions only support a serial connection (unless I misinterpreted the documentation).
2) Can an SIO device be daisy-chained with an 810 or 1050 or do you have to connect it directly to your Atari?
3) One of my main reasons for getting back into Atari computing is attempting to rescue some old Atari Writer documents from floppy. Assuming the data is still good (a long shot, admittedly), which SIO2PC solution would be best for getting those files from my floppies to my PC for viewing, saving, and/or printing?
Thanks!
Paul
1) Are there advantages/disadvantages between the USB vs Serial port options? I'd much prefer USB so I could use it with my laptop and not be tethered to my desktop, but I don't want to lose any functionality. I've seen that some options on certain software solutions only support a serial connection (unless I misinterpreted the documentation).
2) Can an SIO device be daisy-chained with an 810 or 1050 or do you have to connect it directly to your Atari?
3) One of my main reasons for getting back into Atari computing is attempting to rescue some old Atari Writer documents from floppy. Assuming the data is still good (a long shot, admittedly), which SIO2PC solution would be best for getting those files from my floppies to my PC for viewing, saving, and/or printing?
Thanks!
Paul