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SerialNet is a network system for two computers connected via their serial ports. SerialNET behaves just like a full network. You can drag and drop files and applications. Produce a file on one machine and save it directly from an application to the hard disk on another machine. SerialNET version 1.5 includes:

    Message sending from one station to another.
    Drag and drop transfer of files.
    Block file transfer for multiple files.
    ALL file transfer as a background task.
    Background network printing - share 1 printer between 2 machines or have 2 machines with two printers and print to either one.
    Transfer rates up to 12K a second are possible on Risc OS 3.1 machines.
    Faster transfer between two Risc PC or A7000 computers of up to 120K per second.
    Auto sync of baud rates.
    Loads files and applications.
    Transmit and receive routines hand coded in assembler.
    Specially coded file integrity routines to ensure that all files are transmitted with no errors.
    Full on screen manual.
    Send text files directly from one machine to a wordprocessor on the other.
    Full on screen reports of file transfer status, current speed and total speed.
    Supports up to 6 remote disks of any type.
    Compatible with ADFS, SCSI, IDEFS, QuadFS and all other filing systems.
    Full remote disk access, multiple RiscOS filer windows. Drag and drop files/apps.
    Multi-tasking file retrieval. Drag a file from a SerialNET filer window to an application. Then keep working, once SerialNET has transferred the file it will automatically be inserted for you.
    Large, Small and Full Info filer displays.
    Easy to set up, just connect the cable and then load the software.
    Fully compatible with Risc OS 3.1 or later.
    Supports Atomwide and Serial Port fast serial cards. 

    
SerialNET requires RISC OS 3.1 or later, a hard disk and 1Mb of RAM (2Mb recommended). Supplied without a cable but with a wiring diagram. A3000 machines may need a serial port upgrade to work with SerialNET, please consult your local dealer.