Re: Using external 56K modem with Apple IIgs?

[The Wizard of Oz <Wizard@EmeraldCity.gov>]

Ewen wrote:
> applebite <like@them.apls> wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to use an external RS-232 modem (US Robotics V.92/V.90
> > 56K in my case) with Apple IIgs?
> >
> > I am assuming I can make a cable (minidin8 - RS-232), but what
> > software can I use in ordert to connect to the ISP?
>
> To connect to a dialup Internet connection with your ISP, you will need
> Marinetti installed, choosing either the SLIP or PPP option, and then
> you will be able to run all kinds of software, such as Spectrum for
> Telnet, the SAM plug-in for mail, and with the SIS plug-in, the web.
> Then there are my stand alone programs such as SAFE2 for FTP, SNAP for
> Usenet, and also other Marinetti aware software.
>
> Marinetti:
>
> http://www.apple2.org/marinetti
>
> Syndicomm for Spectrum and SAM:
>
> http://www.syndicomm.com/index.html
>
> My software:
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/speccie/
>
> Cheers - Ewen

	Strictly speaking the use of Marinetti depends on the ISP. If the ISP 
has shell access then SLIP or PPP and ProTERM is OK. Having said this 
99% of all ISPs don't bother with shell access any more.

	Also, IIRC, don't the earlier versions of the GS require an accelerator 
in order to get 56K speeds?

				Later
				Mike