I'm interested in the following thread, as I have had problems with the proper functioning of the GV internal modem in OS 8.5 and above. I really hope that someone will tell me that I'm merely tangled up in a knot of incompatible software. At any rate, in order to get an external modem to work out of the dock (and I assume via the modem/printer port on the back of the Duo) under 8.5 and higher, I've had to install components from OS 8.1 such as the powerbook and energy saver control panels. Even so, the GV fax software crashes. This with clean installs of 8.6 and the latest GV software. As far as operating the modem without GV software is concerned, you need to install at least the PowerPort control panel and GV toolbox in order to configure the port properly - which may be necessary in order to use the internal modem. The duo is a special case as it's shared modem/printer port and internal modem are a somewhat nonstandard arrangement. I hope to evaluate this rig under 9.0, with the fading hope that they have fixed this problem. >Message Number: 10 >Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 14:59:23 -0700 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Duo] Re: 2300 Modem & OS Compatibility > >I was just passing on information I've heard. Since I have a G.V. modem I have >not tested this issue, Although I am running the G.V. modem just fine on my >2300 >under OS 8.6 (which I have also heard is not compatible past OS 8.1). If there >was a compatibility problem with the Apple Modem software past OS 8.1, perhaps >they have fixed it under OS 9, or perhaps the 2300 did not have this >compatibility problem? > >In any event, I don't think the absence of the Apple or G.V. software would >render the modem useless. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't there generic >modem >applications out there that can use any modem as long as the modem scripts are >configured properly? > >Don Hook wrote: > > >> The Apple Express Modem on my 280c updated to 2300c works fine. I'm >> using Mac OS 9.0.4. >> >> > >Laura wrote: > >> >> >I'm confused (nothing new). I use the internal apple express modem on my >2300 >> >a lot. If I upgrade past 8.1, would I not be able to use the internal modem >> >anymore? > ---------- 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> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
