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PHASE 1 - Initial Connection in Preparation for Bootstrap Slave

First, before SL.EXE is actually transferred, a 'bootstrap slave' will be sent to the old PC.
FastLynx 3.3 doesn't just bindly send the 'bootstrap slave' to the old PC - it appears to do some kind of checking.
At this point, what is seen is seen on the two PCs is:


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If all is well, the above only appears very briefly.
If your system is not going past this point, click here for some ideas.




PHASE 2 - Transfer of Bootstrap Slave

When FastLynx 3.3 on the newer PC is 'happy' about the situation, it starts sending the 'bootstrap slave' to the old PC.
What is seen is seen on the two PCs is:


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PHASE 3 - Connection Attempt Between FastLynx 3.3 and Bootstrap Slave

When the 'bootstrap slave' transfer is complete, FastLynx 3.3 (newer PC) and its 'bootstrap slave' (old PC) attempt to establish a connection.
What is seen is seen on the two PCs is:


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PHASE 4 - Transfer of DOS Slave, SL.EXE

When a connection is established, the 'bootstrap slave' displays "Connection established." on the old PC.
Then, SL.EXE itself is transferred to the old PC.
What is seen is seen on the two PCs is:


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COMPLETION

What is seen is seen on the two PCs is:


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