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From: brian@umbc4.umbc.edu (Brian Cuthie)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: Re: Null modem cable for an '040 NeXT
Message-ID: <1991Jun19.002644.23956@umbc3.umbc.edu>
Date: 19 Jun 91 00:26:44 GMT
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Here's my $.02 worth:


	1. Mac cables work but are not wired correctly and can cause strange
	   results.

	2. Mac cables have the CTS modem signal connected to the DCD NeXT
	   pin.  This can cause all kinds of neat behavior, especially if
	   your modem thinks it's doing hardware flow control.

	3. The correct cables are available from NeXTConnection for a mere
	   $15 (and they're black!)

Hope this helps!

-brian