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From: archer@hsi.UUCP (Yrrag Rehcra)
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Subject: DAK modem query.
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Date: Fri, 22-Aug-86 09:59:42 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 22 09:59:42 1986
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After reading MANY postings about modems and terminal emulation software, I
am closer to deciding what I want as far as a modem and terminal emulator
are concerned.

Firstly, cost has been a major problem, but somewhere, sometime I have to
bite the bullet and hook up my 1984 Apple IIc to the telephone (yes, folks,
I'm gonna have to go to the dealer with my "antique" IIc to have the timing
crystal replaced -or whatever that causes telecommunications problems on the
old IIc's, ie pre 1985).  But I've decided that, although more expensive
than some, Softerm II seems like the way to go to successfully emulate VT100
running "vi" on a UNIX system.  There goes $120 - $130 (mail order) for that.
I thank all you net-posters for helping me make that decision!

However, I can't decide on the hardware.  Again, cost is a major factor.
I've read about ADC's new Hayes compatible 1200 baud modem from DAK Industries
Incorporated at $169.  Considering the cost of Hayes modems, $169 may not
be too bad.  Has any one used or seen an ADC 1200 baud modem used on
Apple IIe/IIc's?  The advertising seems very impressive, but I'd like to
survey actual users first!

An alternative is to save my pocket - or rather my VISA card - and use my
Apple Credit card, which is ITCHING to be used since I zeroed my account
over a year ago.  This of course entails buying only Apple products.
Has ANYONE out in net-land ever succesfully emulated a VT100 terminal
running "vi" on a UNIX system using Apple only software and modem? (Especially
the modem because I think I will eventually get Softerm II.)

Thanks in advance for any help.


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		Garry Archer Esq.		ihnp4!hsi!archer
		Health Systems International
		New Haven, CT  06511
		USA