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From: vanam@pttesac.UUCP (Marnix van Ammers)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,comp.sys.mac,comp.sys.apple
Subject: AppleLine box
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Date: Wed, 3-Jun-87 10:44:16 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun  3 10:44:16 1987
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Keywords: AppleLine box IBM 3274 controllers asynchronous modems
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I am posting this for my brother, Ronald van Ammers.  Replies can
be sent to me, Marnix van Ammers.  Thank you.
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I need info about the AppleLine box.  It purports to be a protocol
converter placed between an IBM 3274 controller and an asynchronous
modem.  I can't find a dealer who carries this product or can tell me
if it solves my problem.  

My problem:  I work with IBM Mainframes and want to dial into work
from home.  I have a Mac+, Apple1200 modem, and MacTerminal.  Our DP
shop is _pure_ IBM (none of this toylike ASCII and asynchronous
stuff).  The programmers take home IBM PCs, Racal Vadic (synchronous)
modems, and PC3270 emulation software.  I've been offered an IBM PC to
take home but I know I can be more productive with my Mac.  Our
systems programmer will concede exactly one 3274 port if that is
necessary.  Will AppleLine do it?  

At my last job they had an IBM 7171 protocol converter, which worked
fine for me and everyone else whether Mac, IBM, or VIC-20.  Too
expensive, though.

Or, is there a synchronous solution?

Or, should I ask for an SE with a PC card, etc?  (just kidding).

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