Chris O'Rourke wrote:
PatChris,
Pretty sure that the USB modems are unreliable and far better to use ADSL if it is available
Whirlpool is a great site:
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/
hth Chris
On 05/01/2005, at 7:37 AM, pat crowe wrote:
Giles wrote:
>>Hi all,
>>A friend, whose iMac has a fried modem courtesy of a nearby lightning
>>strike, wonders
>>if an external modem could be attached via the USB port and made to
>>work. Apple wants an horrendous amount to even look at his iMac.
>>If this is a possibility, what other bits would be required? Software,
>>drivers?
>>I can snail-mail him with any good advice.
>>Thanks,
>>PatC.
>>
>>
>Hi pat,
>
>Yes he can attach a USB modem, best to buy one that states that its Mac
>compatible. Finding a driver might get a little hairy otherwise. Can't
>recall what the right brands would be, but a brief search on the internet
>should yield results.
>
>As an alternative, is the person in question contemplating ADSL at all?
>
>Cheers
>
>Giles (c:=
>
>
>
>
>
Hi Giles,
ADSL? Not that I am aware of. He has been advised by a person very close to the scene that no external USB modem, suitable for an iMac, exists.
The person in question undertook an extended search for just such a modem. Apparently, one manufacturer did produce one but stopped production owing to lack of demand.
It can also state that my friend's insurance company denied his claim for the lightning strike damage. He is now further pursuing his claim with them.
Regards,
PatC.
Thanks for your input. Hope you get to read this response as I am having "undeliverable mail' messages from this site regularly.
Regards,
PatC.
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