Problem transfering database to new computer

[pdtek]

I use Filemaker 4.1 / Windows for my service customer database. I just bought a new computer but have a problem transfering the database. The only writable drive that the old and new computers have in common is the floppy. The problem is that the database is a little over double the capacity of a floppy disk, even when the files are compressed. How can I transfer the files to the new computer?

When copying a large file to a floppy, Filemaker won't let you simply put in another disk when one is full. Either everything fits on one disk or it won't copy any of it. I tried an elaborate scheme of breaking the database into three parts with the use of the zip drive on the old computer, put the three files on the desktop and copied each to the new computer. Problem is that I now have three databases and I can't find a way to combine them back into one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dave

[Vaughan]

backup programs allow splitting files between multiple floppies.

Why not network the machines together and use file sharing, ftp or http to do the transfer?

[danjacoby]

How about e-mailing it to yourself?

[pdtek]

It wasn't until today that my old computer was on line again, I emailed it to myself and it worked. Thanks

I would have thought of that.......eventually :-)

Dave