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From: Ian McCall on 21 Feb 2010 06:35
On 2010-02-21 11:33:41 +0000, Ian McCall <ian(a)eruvia.org> said:

> On 2010-02-21 10:48:08 +0000, Sara Merriman
> <saramerriman(a)blueyonder.co.uk> said:
>
>> Using my MBP (see? this is on topic after all), how do I get the iso
>> onto the flash drive? By which I mean so that the VOP will see it as a
>> device it can run software from, not just a copy of the iso.
>
> Put the ISO on the drive, and also put one of these on:
> <http://weblogs.asp.net/pleloup/archive/2004/01/15/58918.aspx> (clik
> the control panel link)
> <http://www.smart-projects.net/> (pay-for, but demo available)
>
> Run that software on the PC, and mount your ISO accordingly.

Had missed you wanted to do this on the Mac side, not Windows. OK,
there's this then:
<http://osxdaily.com/2008/04/22/easily-mount-an-iso-in-mac-os-x/>


Cheers,
Ian

From: Sara Merriman on 21 Feb 2010 06:45
In article <1je9gzh.pofw2s11mlf4zN%usenet(a)alienrat.co.uk>,
usenet(a)alienrat.co.uk (Woody) wrote:

> Sara Merriman <saramerriman(a)blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > The background:
> >
> > Rog has brought home a Very Old PC to mend for a colleague (I know, he's
> > insane). He's out on a lovely bike ride and I've decided to Do Some Good
> > and help whilst he's away.
> >
> > The problem:
> >
> > I have an iso of some software.
> > I don't have any blank CDs.
> > The VOP does not have a DVD drive, it's CD only.
> > It does have USB and I have an empty flash drive.
> >
> > The question:
> >
> > Using my MBP (see? this is on topic after all), how do I get the iso
> > onto the flash drive? By which I mean so that the VOP will see it as a
> > device it can run software from, not just a copy of the iso.
> >
> > Does that make sense?
>
> Yes. it makes sense, but wouldn't it be eaiser to mount the drive on the
> old PC. Is it a windows XP thing? you can download microsofts free iso
> mounting tool (Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel).
>
> Never tried the iso onto a key on a mac.

This looks like the easiest route to try, the VOP does run XP - watch
this space for updates.

Thanks Chris and Ian, too.

--
Sara

Cuddler of rats, cats and husband
From: Sara Merriman on 21 Feb 2010 07:11
In article <saramerriman-345AC5.11455821022010(a)news.individual.net>,
Sara Merriman <saramerriman(a)blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> In article <1je9gzh.pofw2s11mlf4zN%usenet(a)alienrat.co.uk>,
> usenet(a)alienrat.co.uk (Woody) wrote:
>
> > Sara Merriman <saramerriman(a)blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > > The background:
> > >
> > > Rog has brought home a Very Old PC to mend for a colleague (I know, he's
> > > insane). He's out on a lovely bike ride and I've decided to Do Some Good
> > > and help whilst he's away.
> > >
> > > The problem:
> > >
> > > I have an iso of some software.
> > > I don't have any blank CDs.
> > > The VOP does not have a DVD drive, it's CD only.
> > > It does have USB and I have an empty flash drive.
> > >
> > > The question:
> > >
> > > Using my MBP (see? this is on topic after all), how do I get the iso
> > > onto the flash drive? By which I mean so that the VOP will see it as a
> > > device it can run software from, not just a copy of the iso.
> > >
> > > Does that make sense?
> >
> > Yes. it makes sense, but wouldn't it be eaiser to mount the drive on the
> > old PC. Is it a windows XP thing? you can download microsofts free iso
> > mounting tool (Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel).
> >
> > Never tried the iso onto a key on a mac.
>
> This looks like the easiest route to try, the VOP does run XP - watch
> this space for updates.
>
> Thanks Chris and Ian, too.

I may never know now - a friend is coming round with some CDRs for me.

Thanks all for the help.

--
Sara

Cuddler of rats, cats and husband
From: Mark on 21 Feb 2010 14:38
On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:48:08 +0000, Sara Merriman wrote
(in article <saramerriman-6AF26E.10480821022010(a)news.individual.net>):

<snip>
>
I'm still in my dressing gown and have the bit between my teeth.
>

No "fnarr" anyone? Really? UCSM is not what it used to be...

Cheers ... Mark


From: Sara on 22 Feb 2010 10:05
In article <0001HW.C7A73C41005FC6D6B01AD9AF(a)eu.Usenet-News.net>,
Mark <captain.black(a)gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:48:08 +0000, Sara Merriman wrote
> (in article <saramerriman-6AF26E.10480821022010(a)news.individual.net>):
>
> <snip>
> >
> I'm still in my dressing gown and have the bit between my teeth.
> >
>
> No "fnarr" anyone? Really? UCSM is not what it used to be...
>
> Cheers ... Mark

Blimey! I'm amazed that I missed that one myself.

--
Sara

Wishing the weather would cheer up
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