Re: Using external 56K modem with Apple IIgs?

[Usenet User <no.spam@no.way>]

On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:11:29 -0600, The Wizard of Oz
<Wizard@EmeraldCity.gov> wrote:

>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

I am not really concerned with the speed, but it seems that having
shell access is a must?

Thanks!