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From: carsup@extro.ucc.su.oz.au (Fisher Library support)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: ** modem and fax help wanted **
Message-ID: <1991Feb3.024005.19740@metro.ucc.su.OZ.AU>
Date: 3 Feb 91 02:40:05 GMT
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To: lccha@crayon.janet.ucla.edu (Had to post, couldn't mail, sorry)
In-Reply-To: <1749@lee.SEAS.UCLA.EDU>

In article <1749@lee.SEAS.UCLA.EDU> you write:
>
>Howdy folks -
>
>I've been shopping around for a modem for my Mac Classic, and I've found
>more choices than I can understand.  A couple questions:
>
>1) Is there any reason to buy a modem specificially made for the mac, or
>is it a relative simple matter to connect any external modem to a mac via
>a serial connection.  I would assume all that's needed is a straight
>connection from a DIN-8 plug (MAC) to the RS-232 serial connection.
>
	Apart from Mac specific software bundled, I don't believe there is
such a thing as a Mac modem. I bought a generic 2400baud Hayes compatible
with all the other CCITT, ATT Bell whatever, bought a Mac to modem cable,
like the one you discribed, turned on ZTerm, and here I am, using it to
reply this letter. It took some hoping when I first bought it though.

>2) I've seen several advertisements for modems with Sendfax that are only
>a few dollars more expensive than standard modems (such as the ZOOM 2400
>with sendfax - about $110).  Does anyone have any experience with these?
>Again, what would I need to make something like this compatible with my
>MAC.  Would I need software specific to the the particular sendfax that
>I purchase?
>
	This one I don't know much but would appreciate any info you may
obtain, in particular the send & *receive* modems at 9600baud, group III
compatible. I think I saw one listed for around US$150! I would certainly
love one that turns my Mac into a fax at that price! I'd appreciate any info
regarding this like software to drive the fax etc.

Norton     net address: carsup@extro.ucc.su.oz.au

>Thanks in advance for any info.
>
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>L. C. Cha                   * DISCLAIMER:  The views expressed above do not
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