Files from Mac Classic/Perfoma 5215

Hey all-
I have two old macintosh computers that I would like to copy the files from (To another computer) before wiping the hard drives. We have a Macintosh Classic running OS 6 and a Performa 5215 running 8.6. I have been reading a couple past posts regarding transferring files from old macs and have come up with a couple possible solitions. If you think they are feasible please let me know.
1. Use a direct connection between the classic and performa using a 8-pin apple connect cable (incorrect name for the cable, it was used to connect the computers to a printer). I have read about this being used, however, I am not sure how to accomplish this. I do have this cable
2. Use the modem on the 5215 and instructions here (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=22229) to perform a direct modem to modem transfer of all the files I need to another modern computer.
The problem I think I will face is I don't have a modern Mac to work with. I switched to PC's in early 2000 because that is what work gave me. Unfortunately my macs languished. Would this modem to modem connection work with a modern PC running Windows XP Pro? Or would I have to look for additional options?
Auxiliary parts that I have for the macs:
Basically all I ever had was an external modem for the Performa and a couple printers. I don't have any ethernet stuff or apple talk stuff. I'm sorry if I have left out something thing you would need to help diagnose my problem. If you need further specs or inventory of parts I have, please let me know. Thanks for any help!

Yes, you can connect the Macintosh Classic's printer port to the printer port of the Performa 5215 by means of a Mac printer cable. AppleTalk has to be on on both Macs. You would enable File Sharing on the Performa and then connect to that computer from the Classic (via the Chooser). The fact that you are running System 6 on the Classic may or may not lead to compatibility issues. If there is a problem, (with enough RAM) you could boot the Classic to System 7.5 using a Network Access floppy (download here) and connect from there instead.
The KB article # 22229 was written for a Mac-to-Mac transfer. The principle would be the same for a direct/local modem-to-modem Mac-to-PC transfer. An appropriate terminal emulation application with file transfer capabilities (e.g. HyperTerminal) will have to be used on the PC. Please note that two randomly chosen modems may have difficulties negotiating when connected locally. A simple home-built line simulator can help.
Alternatively, with two phone lines, you could connect via the public telephone network (no line simulator in that case).
Another alternative (if the PC has a serial port) would be to plug a Mac modem cable (MiniDIN-8M to DB-25M) into the modem port of the Performa. Connect the other end to a (DB-25F to DB-9F) PC null-modem cable, which goes to the PC.
Finally, there is always the possibility of using 1.44 MB floppies for any transfers (copy to PC-formatted disks on the Performa 5215).
Jan

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