Old Data Transfer for CellQuest
Brian Smith (smith@beaker.med.yale.edu)
Wed, 15 May 1996 17:45:58 -0400 (EDT)
We are considering upgrading a BD FACSort to PowerPC Mac based CellQuest
from the old HP system. We have a lot of old data on Bernoulli disks - we
would like to be able to convert this data to a format and storage medium
readable by the Mac and CellQuest (or even readable on a PC by WinList,
WinMidi or another program as an alternative). We understand that there is
the FACSNet option which would involve making a significant capital
investment that we would never use again (once transfered we have no
intention of maintaining our old HP workstation) and would involve a lot of
time. There is also the copy to floppies on the HP and then read on the MAC
option which would be even more painful. Is there another solution? I am
thinking of (a) a commercial company that would transfer the data from HP
Bernouilli format to a medium readable by Mac (or even PC), or (b) a simpler
workaround. Any suggestions appreciated (including all BD personnel) - the
issue is a major one for us in considering the upgrade. Thanks in advance.
-Brian
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