Re: Dell Laptop Modem ... Compatible with Apple IIGS?

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William D. Cargo wrote:
> 
> My brother recently purchased a Apple IIGS laptop ...
> 
> I, on the otherhand, have a Dell Latitude LM ... with an extra Megahtz
> XJ3288R modem for the myl laptop.
> 
> Would the  the Megahurtz modem be compatible with the Apple IIGS?
> (My brother would like to have a modem with his new computer.)  If so,
> where would I find the drivers?   If not, what type of modem would you
> recommend.
> 
> As you can tell, I am a complete novice when it comes to Apple
> computers, as is my brother.  And, any help would be appreciated.
> 
> cargoyle@novagate.com

Wow, you have an Apple IIGS laptop?  You must be one of the lucky few
that had Tony Diaz of Alltech put a GS into a Kaypro case.  :)

If that modem is an external modem, then chances are that all you need
is a cable (see http://www.allelec.com/).  My GS runs fine with a 33.6
speed modem.  It is accelerated, but even with the accelerator off, it
can match a PC on the same phone line in cps.

If the modem is an internal modem, then you are out of luck.  Chances
are, they require a proprietary Dell connector and don't have a standard
RS232 serial port, which is required to connect to a GS.

-Scott G.