OpenCBM for Mac (and XU1541)?

[anemo]

Hi!

I'm looking for a way to connect a 1541 to my MacBook and the XU1541 + OpenCBM seems to be the best solution right now. But I can't find a compiled version of OpenCBM (CVS?) for Mac and also wonder if it's used via command line or is there a GUI?

[lallafa]

The CVS version of OpenCBM supports the Mac. You have to compile it yourself, but it has a MacPorts portfile included so setting up is no big deal.

Both the XU1541 and the XUM1541 devices work on the Mac with OpenCBM. However, I would recommend the XUM1541 device because it supports more features (including parallel transfers and in near future even nibbling) and the project is still in active development.

I have written a detailed tutorial on how to setup and use OpenCBM on your Mac: OpenCBM on Mac

[anemo]

Hi Lallafa!

We have discussed this earlier if you can remember

I have no clue how to compile stuff. What program do I use to start with? And does OpenCBM (CVS) include a GUI or is it command line only?

[lallafa]

OpenCBM is a set of command line tools.

Installing the software is no big deal.
Have a look at my page. 5 easy steps are required and everything is installed on your Mac.
You can also see there the typical commands to copy disks and files.