On Apr 5, 2005 1:40 PM, Andre Boey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've asked this question on a few other lists but got no answer. I can only > guess that this is such an obscure matter these days or there really are no > good solutions. Anyway, one more attempt here: > > I have a G4 1.25 GHz MDD acquired from a friend that was originally built to > order without a modem. The cable is taped to the spot where the modem would > otherwise be installed. The RJ-11 jack is also covered by what looks like a > metal plate. > > I need a modem because I still have dial-up and no broadband service. I > figure my options, in order of preference, are:
> 2. Get a third-party PCI slot modem. Does one exist that works out of the > box with OS X? That's the path of least resistance. Ensure it's a /hardware/ modem - the packaging will say it works with non-Windows OSs, such as OS/2, Linux and maybe MacOS. That should Just Work(TM). > 3. Get a third-party external USB modem. Again, does one exisit that works > well with OS X? If it states that it's Mac-compatible, sure, that should work. Go for it. The original Apple internal modem is the most elegant solution, and it will keep your PCI slots free, but it will be harder to get, harder to fit and probably cost more. -- Liam Proven Home: http://welcome.to/liamsweb * Blog: http://lproven.livejournal.com AOL, Yahoo UK: liamproven * ICQ: 73187508 * MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
