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From: whitewolf@gnh-starport.cts.com (Tae Song)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: APPLETALK AND MODEM PORT
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Date: 16 Jul 90 14:16:55 GMT
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>Can anyone who knows the answer please enlighten me:
>
>Why is it that on the IIGS, you cannot have the modem port and AppleTalk both
>active at the same time?

You can.  There are only two serial ports on the GS, you have to decide either
to have Printer and AppleTalk or Modem and AppleTalk or Modem and Printer.  You
just can't have all three at the same time.

If you want all three you could get FingerPrint GSi (or something) card which
fits into a slot, but does not disable any of built-in ports or devices.