You realize of course that the Apple internal Express Modem is only 14.4. If you want to do any serious web browsing, you may yet be lugging along that Teleport Platinum. Anyway, you should first update to the latest version of the Express Modem software. Doing so should install everything you need to run the internal Express Modem. What happened is: the Express Modem software is separate from the OS (The latest version can be found on your OS 8 disk -- do a search for modem on your CD-ROM only). When you installed OS 8.1 it defaulted to a "base" system configuration and disabled the modem software. You need the Express Modem Control Panel to use the Express Modem software. You will like the Express Modem once you start using it (accepting its limitations of course). So don't give up. I would put the old Express Modem control panel back in the "active" control panel so that the update install "sees" it, do the same for any other "disabled" communications extensions or control panels as well. This will ensure the new install gets rid of anything you don't need. Patrick O'Grady wrote: > Hi, > > I just bought a used Duo 2300c/100 (36MB RAM/1G HD/14.4 modem), and > upgraded the system software from 7.5.3 to 8.1. Now, I don't seem to be > able to use the internal Express Modem, and I notice that its control > panel (v2.3.3) is in the Control Panels (Disabled) folder. When I try to > use the internal modem via the System 8.1 Modem control panel, I get a > dialog box saying the port may be in use by another application; I've > checked and can't find anything else using the internal modem's > port.[snip] > Should I use Extensions Manager to re-enable the original Express Modem > control panel; install Apple's GeoPort/Express Modem Updater 3.1.1, > which is recommended for System 7.5.5 and seems to be the most reccent > version out there; or say the hell with it and use an external modem? I > plugged an old GV Teleport Platinum into the modem/printer port, and it > seems to work OK, though I hate the notion of lugging around an external > modem. ---------- 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> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
