Do you have an old Apple laptop from 1994 with important files you need to transfer? This article details the author’s journey to transfer audio recordings from a PowerBook Duo 280c laptop. Despite challenges such as outdated hardware and software, the author creatively uses fax software and OCR technology to successfully transfer the files. The process involves converting the files into text format, building a phone line simulator circuit, and refining an OCR program to achieve a perfect byte-for-byte copy of the original file. The article showcases the author’s determination and problem-solving skills in achieving a successful transfer in a nostalgic nod to vintage computing.
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