Thanks Remy! At last some VERY useful information! I seem to recall some "One World Software" folder on the HD's before I reformatted them. So this Australian Duos are now living in Mexico... Small world... Best regards. Hugo Diaz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
==========================0 Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: DIN Modem to RJ Adapters? Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:04:48 +1100 From: Remy Davison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I believe these would be the European modems. Not sure of the details since >I'm in the USA, but I seem to recall some discussion on the Duo list about >it. > >Scott Holder > >At 02:10 PM 3/28/2002 -0600, you wrote: >>Hi! >>I recently obtained some PB Duos to give as gifts. They all have 16 Mbs >>of RAM and an internal modem. >>However, the modems do not have the familiar RJ, american kind of >>socket, but a regular 8-pin serial DIN socket. Just like the >>printer/modem port.<snip> No, these are Australian modems; AUSTEL is the Australian Telecommunications Authority, and Banksia is an Australian firm which makes modems. Or I think they still do. AUSTEL approval is required for all modems and I seem to recall the Express modems didn't meet certification standards in the early '90s. What you've got is essentially a Farallon Fastnet serial->RJ11 connector for LocalTalk networking, but they work for serial communication. Same cable essentially. Try FreePPP for connectivity and try the shareware ValueFax or the old FaxSTF 3x (maybe 5 works, dunno). Telecom software most likely won't work. You should also be able to pick up an old copy of Smith Micro's MacComCenter - should be thousands of free ones somewhere, or a copy for $1 on ebay or something. ValueFax is a pretty good start to see if you can get things going though. Cheers, RD Remy Davison Contributing Editor and News Editor, Insanely-Great Mac <http://www.insanely-great.com> mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RD's PowerBook page: <http://www.macpowerbook.com> ===================================================0 -- "The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter" Bob Dylan, "Brownsville Girl" -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
