Date   : Wed, 20 Oct 1999 15:45:59 +0100
From   : John Simpson <Simpson.J@...>
Subject: BBC - RiscPC econet link up

I've been promised a BBC micro from someone I used to work with, and when I
get it I'd like to set up a network between it and my RiscPC, for file
transfer (I realise that there are other, possibly easier methods but I'd
like to try the network approach if it is practicable).

I know very little about econet and would like some guidance on the
following points:

1. Are BBC micro (as opposed to Master) econet expansions still available
(from 8bs or elsewhere?)
2. Assuming that a Master econet board will slot into a RiscPC, is the
software present in RiscOS to drive it? (I assume so). Would additional file
server software be needed? Does the card fit into a podule bay or elsewhere?

Any help would be much appreciated.

john