ebay or the swaplist. you need a cable with a db25 connector and the apple serial connector on the other, generally called a "modem cable". with such a cable, you can use any standard serial external modem (not a winmodem, they use windows to run the modem!). alternately you can buy one of the apple modems with the right connector already on it, but some say they aren't so great. if you are too far from the phone company to get 56k connections, a slower modem like a 33.6k modem is likely to work better. i've used a couple of modem brands, and one totally lacking a brand i got on ebay with no problems on an se/30 and latter an lc475. pretty much any serial modem will do. i'd suggest posting a "wanted" ad on the swaplist, you'll likely get several good offers, don't forget the cable!. you might even check local computer stores, i got one cheap that way because they didn't have an adapter (i know enough electronics to solve that problem), junk stores and salvation army and such stores may have them as well. you might also check pawn shops, though they usually only have complete systems since the pawn value of a modem is about nil. i'm assuming you are in the u.s., but ebay and the swaplist etc. should be useful nearly anywhere.
ben brophy wrote: > > Hello, > > I've been enjoying reading the posts on the list. > > I have an SE/30 on my desk at work and I'd like to get it online. The > tutorials on the web look great, I am excited to get going. The problem > is I don't have a modem, I'm not sure where to look for an old one, and > I'm not sure which ones will have the appropriate cable to hook up with > my SE/30. All of the tutorials I've seen skip the part about modem, and > assume it's there and ready to go. ------- -- "Promise me, promise me this day, promise me now..." he asked. "Even as they strike you down, you will remember: humanity is not our enemy. The only thing worthy of you is compassion...Hatred will never let you face the beast in human beings. One day, when you face the beast alone, with your courage intact, your eyes kind...out of your smile will bloom a flower. and...on the long, rough road, the sun and the moon will continue to shine." Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
