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! Machine !! bps !! Can hardware handshake?
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| [[Macintosh Classic]] || 14400 || No
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| [[Power Macintosh 5300c]] || 115200 || Yes
| [[Power Macintosh 5300c]] || 115200 || Yes

Revision as of 02:23, 17 September 2025

ZTerm is useful for transferring files between old Macs if the only other means is a floppy disk.

Quickest stable file transfer speeds

If hardware handshaking is not available, enable XON/XOFF.

Machine bps Can hardware handshake?
Macintosh Classic 19200 No
Power Macintosh 5300c 115200 Yes

Notes

  • If you run an incomplete System Software installation by copying the System Folder from a Disk Tools diskette to the hard disk, ZTerm will blow up upon launch before the main window appears.
  • It loads on Copland, but it can't find any serial ports.