Re: Simple Questions from non-Apple ][ user

[bazyar@netcom.com (Jawaid Bazyar)]

schroede@eagle.sangamon.edu (Ray Schroeder) writes:

>1)  What is a good cheap communications software program that will run
>on the Apple ][?  How much does it cost (approx)?   Where can I get it?

  ZLink. Was Shareware, but I don't think Dave Whitney cares anymore.

>2)  I guess that one must use an external modem?  Any advice on a
>decent, cheap external modem for this purpose?  How much?  Where?

  You can get 2400 baud external modems for < $40 now days. Quality
Computers (800-777-3642) sells these.

>3)  I understand that a special cable is required to get to the serial
>port on Apple ][ machines.  What is the cable?  How much does it cost?
>Where can I get it?

  You need a serial card.. Sequential Systems makes the SuperComm
card, a low-cost clone of Apple's serial interface. 800-759-4549,
with special educational pricing.

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