TOPIC
Will PC Exchange recognize beyond the 8.3 naming convention when extended files names are created on a DOS disk under Windows 95?
DISCUSSION File names longer than 11 characters can be used in Windows 95 and 98. PC Exchange 2.2, which is part of Mac OS 8.1, supports these long file names. Beginning with Mac OS 8.5, File Exchange incorporates the features and functions of PC Exchange. Prior versions of PC Exchange only support the DOS naming convention, and therefore do not recognize the extended file names implemented with Windows 95. These earlier versions of PC Exchange will display the file's 8+3 character file name that is presented in DOS. Users of Mac OS 8 may get PC Exchange 2.2 by downloading and installing the Mac OS 8.1 update. We are aware of at least one third-party work around that is currently available for earlier versions of the Mac OS. Software Architects, Inc. makes a file transfer utility called DOS Mounter 95. This utility has the ability to handle the long files name format of Microsoft Windows 95. Please refer to them for more information on this product. The Macintosh Products Guide at " http://macsoftware.apple.com " can help you search for a particular vendor's address and phone number. Also, Tech Info Library Article 17159: " Locating Vendor Information " can help you search for a particular vendor's address and phone number. |
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| Product Area: | Apple Software |
| Category: | Utility Software |
| Sub Category: | Macintosh PC Exchange |
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