[Duo2400] Re: Duo 280c and modem issue

[ElBrio at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/1/03 7:27:50 AM, g_alan_e at yahoo.com writes:

<< Is there a list someplace of 3rd party internal
modems that fit in place of the Apple 14.4 one?
The 280 doesn't seem like too sluggish of a Mac for
getting e-mail, but I've not been able to get the
modem to work on the prototype. :P Tried both settings
for the internal modem port but it acts like it
doesn't even have a modem in it. >>

VERY short list.  Global Village made the Mercury (which is what is 
installed), a 19.2 modem.  Most ISPs no longer support 19.2 (got a Merc at home in the 
old 2300, it WILL connect at 19.2 to AOHell, believe it or not!!) and most 
allow 14.4 connects.  DO NOT USE THEIR FAX SOFTWARE.  Makes AOL look innocent in 
that the fax software causes major slowdowns...at least the version which came 
with my Merc.  You can go with an external modem...I've run a 56K off my 2300 
& 280.

Andrew
(Who uses AOL only 'cuz it is free .... company accounts, you understand)