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I wrote: > BTW, if all you want to do is transfer files, then you can do this > > either using a Laplink-like program or even with Interlink Ron replied: > Actually, you can do it with Kermit, which has advantages in terms of > cost over Laplink, ease of setup over Interlink, interoperability > with non DOS/Windows operating systems, and availability on non > DOS/Windows operating systems. Or any other comms program, presumably. This is a good point. However, this won't work for large-scale installation of an OS or programs from a CDROM onto a CD-less machine, which I believe is what the original poster wanted. Also, Kermit (at least the version I have) won't talk to the parallel port, and serial transfers are so slowwww. Incidentally, I had a chance to try the CDLINK program last night. Very very nice, especially at the price (free). I *had* been pricing out external CDROM drives for my TP, but not any more. (Probably I should do some benchmarking of the CD link before I make any blanket assertions; however, in theory I should be able to get transfer speeds comparable to a 6x CD ROM through the ECP.) - David