Don Edberg wrote: > > Hello, > > I am new to the list and it's because I am having a big problem with my Duo > 2300. Perhaps someone here can help? > > I bought a used Powerport Mercury modem and installed it into my Duo 2300, > which was working ok (but slow, of course) with the Apple 14.4 Express > modem. > > I got the following software and loaded it into my Duo: > Global Village Toolbox Powerport for 500 & Duo 2.5.5 = extensions folder > GlobalFax Powerport 2.5.5 for 500 & Duo 2.5.5 = extensions folder > GlobalFax GX Powerport for 500 & Duo 2.5.5 = extensions folder > Powerport for 500 & Duo 2.5.5 = control panels folder > Powerport Tool for 500 & Duo 2.5.5 = extensions folder > > Are these all in the right places? > > There is a normal load during startup, except one of the Global Village > extensions is "X-ed" out and the Duo freezes at the end of the load. My > desktop background shows, but the mouse arrow won't move. > > I used Extensions manager to cancel out some of the stuff and loaded > earlier versions of these items. > > when I double-click on the "Powerport for Duo" control panel, I get a > window that says "The Powerport for Duo control panel was not properly > initialized at startup. Make sure the Powerport for Duo control panel is > in the Control panels folder [it is] and restart your powerbook." > > after restarting, I get a window which says "The Globalfax software has > successfully installed. however, since no fax device control panels were > loaded, faxing has been disabled." > > then: > "The Powerport software attempted to install twice. Remove any duplicate > Powerport control panels from the System, Extensions, or control panels > folders and restart your powerbook." > > it's getting frustrating, I am tired of writing all this down. > > can any of you help me figure out what's wrong with this? How to proceed, > how can I get it to work again? > > thanks in advance, > don e > (Orange County, Calif) > Hi: I am having a similar problem with my PB540C with the Global Village Powerport modem. It seems that from what I read after searching Google is that this is a buggy modem. Mine works with the software version 2.08 with the original 68040 processor, but when I install the PowerPC upgrade, the modem no longer works. It requires 2.5x to work with a PowerPC. and they (Global Village) only provide the upgrade to 2.55 to those who have version 2.5, not to those who have 2.08! Where did you get your software, did it come with the modem, or did you order it from somewhere else? Any info would be appreciated. Robert Newman ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s! Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
