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Re: Using external 56K modem with Apple IIgs?

Usenet User wrote:

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?
Speed is essential when it comes to downloads and graphics (the GUI). However with the GS the size of each is fairly limited so in this case speed is less of an issue.
Shell access isn't a necessity. As others have said, you can use Marinetti. Alternatively you can connect your GS to a *NIX box (I suppose an OS X Mac will do) with a null-modem to get shell access. Then your *NIX box could connect to your ISP. I haven't done this in years, but it works. 


Thanks!


				Later
				Mike