thanks for the info, I'll look into it when I get back
later
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Cherubini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of DuoList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 10:53 PM
Subject: [Duo] Re: hello
> There is alot more involved in getting a Duo 280c on the net than this.
> 7.6.1 will do nothing to enhance web browsing speed and stability
> compared to 7.5.3.
>
> The 280c needs a dialer. MacPPP 2.5 is downloadable from Apples web site
> and is the most idiot proof to install and configure since it works
reliably even
> without a modem init string entered anywhere. Open Transport PPP 1.0 is
also
> pretty good and a free download from apples web site but is a bit more
fussy
> about the modem init. FreePPP 2.6.2 is very fussy about modem init string
> and I've never gotten it to connect reliably.
> FreePPP 2.5 v3 connect great, but takes forever to disconnect. Once the
dialer
> is installed, the next step is to configure the TCP/IP control panel (or
MacTCP
> control panel - whichever one this particular 7.5.3 computer has).
>
> The other vital thing the 280c needs is Apple Express Modem 1.5.5 software
> (downloadable from Apples web site) installed and configured (to get the
> internal modem working). If by chance the 280c has a Global Village 19.2
> internal modem then the GV modem software would have to be installed
> (this is not a free download as far as I know)
>
> Overall, it is tougher to get a Duo on the net than a desktop Mac or 100
series
> Powerbook though it is far more confortable to browse the web with a
> featherweight Duo on ones lap.
>
> Paul Cherubini
> ----------
> 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 Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879!
> Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
>
>
>
----------
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 Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879!
Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
