If you consider biting the bullet in upgrading: you do know that you can buy the (at least then) considerably cheaper Windows 56k-PC card modem instead of the Mac-version? That's what I did, though GV told me "no go". It's been working fine ever since.
-tobias. In a message dated 06.04.02 09:17:25, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Subject: [Duo2400] Global Village PC Card Firmware >Message-id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> The firmware in the GV Platinum Pro can only be upgraded for the modem >>> side. If you are using the Japanese version if this card, the modem >>> firmware is not upgradable either. >> >>Quick Question: >> >>The GV Firmware for the 33.6kbps model can be upgraded, no? Is there an >>upgrade that will allow it to work at 56kbps? If so, any help on >>locating that updater would be great. (I haven't been able to decipher >>the mess of files on Global Villages' WebSite... > >Most 33.6 modems were not upgradeable to 56K. The Global Village is no >exception. > >Mike ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
