Ref: 10710041
Title: Apple File Exchange, translating DOS to Mac
Date:  7/5/88

Copyright 3Com Corporation, 1991.  All rights reserved.

A lot of people have asked whether or not 3Com will bundle in file translation
software with 3+ for Mac (like TOPS currently does).  The answer is no, we
don't need to.  Now shipping as part of Apple's system software is a program
called Apple File Exchange.  Existing customers can get the program for
free from an Apple dealer.

This program contains excellent DOS <--> Mac text translation capabilities, and
is designed so third parties can develop application-specific translators, such
as WordStar <--> MacWrite.  DataViz is currently shipping an entire line of
translators for use with Apple File Exchange.  Please see the product
description below for more details.

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Apple File Exchange

Macintosh users can quickly and easily convert files or documents between
Macintosh, MS-DOS(R), and ProDOS(R) systems, with the introduction of Apple
File Exchange utility.  This software allows users to translate files created
by one application into a format required by a different application, saving
the time and effort of re-entering informaton into a new application.

Apple File Exchange is the software required to transfer data between
Macintosh and MS-DOS environments using Apple's PC 5.25 Drive, and between
Macintosh and ProDOS 3.5-inch disks.

With Apple File Exchange, you can easily translate large batches of files at a
time--even documents from different applications.  Apple File Exchange provides
text and DCA-to-MacWrite(R) translators, as well as the transfer of binary
code.  Apple File Exchange can translate MS-DOS or ProDos files transferred to
Macintosh disks via a network or data communications link.  More translation
opportunities will be provided in the future by third-party software developers.

Apple File Exchange software is included with the Macintosh II PC Drive Card
and the Macintosh SE-Bus PC Drive Card.  It is also shipping with every
Macintosh CPU, as well as in the Macintosh System Software Update.
