>i have an ibm 56k/v.90 winmodem pcmcia, it's actually a 3com oem, is it >>possible to use it on my powerbook? If it really does say "WinModem", it may not work - that's a marketing term often used to refer to modems where most of the functionality is implemented in a software driver (much like the Geopod & Express modem software, or like the Duo Express - but even more so). However, if you just mean it's a modem that's been used under Windows, it likely will work. Best thing is to simply try it - you can't hurt anything, and it either will or won't show up on the desktop, in the Modem control panel, and in other places you'd expect to be able to choose a modem or serial port. You won't need any additional software to use it, though you may need to experiment to find a modem script that tells it to connect at the highest possible speed (try other v.90 scripts first, or others from 3com). If you're constructing an init string yourself instead of using a modem script (with FreePPP for instance), try "ATZ" or "AT&F". On a related note, for those people wondering whether there's anything you can do to improve the sound quality from a PCMCIA modem card - there isn't. It's pretty much the same for all cards (my GV card produces complete gobbledygook), and it's also true on PC notebooks. There just isn't a lot of bandwidth available there for audio. You certainly can't do anything about it with software, not even a modem firmware update. My solution is to dial out from hotel rooms and such the first time by hand, writing down the voice prompts, then match them to each individual squawk when the computer trys and you want to troubleshoot the long distance and calling card dial strings. And once you find a good dial string in Dialassist or wherever, hang onto it. :) -- Marc Sira | [EMAIL PROTECTED] "If you can't play with words, what good are they?" ---------- 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> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
