Re: Need info on IIGS - hooking up modem

[progreen@ncw.net (Chuck Orem)]

Corinne Goeke (cgoeke@kodak.com) wrote:

> 1)  There is a circular port with a phone icon above it (a mini DIN-8 

That is the serial port that a modem is most often connected to. 

UART, that is a PC term, isn't it? Nevertheless, the GS's serial port is 
quite adequate to run a modem.

> 2)  Assuming this is a serial port, I read somewhere in one of the Apple II 
> newsgroups that I could get a "Mini DIN-8 to DB-25" cable and use that 
> with a modem. 

Correct

>  I am also assuming then he could use an old 1200 BPS Hayes Compatible modem

Correct, and much faster ones as well.

The most common cable suppliers are Quality Computers (800) 777-3642, or 
InTrec Software. 

 InTrec Software, Inc.                     Internet: proterm@indirect.com
 3035 E Topaz Circle
 Phoenix, AZ  85028-4423
 602/992-5515 Sales
     
Beware of cables from Cables America, Jameco etc... these cables are 
incorrectly wired. You've been warned.

> 3) Where can I get some freeware/shareware terminal emulation software

I can send you a 5.25" disk with terminal software and utilities on it.
 
Everybody else has to be sick of seeing the ad, so I'll email it to you. 

> Thanks in advance for the help.  

Denada, it's my hobby.


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