At 1:37 AM +0800 4/24/02, Some Bozo wrote: > >Will any PCI slot modem run in a G3 Mac or does it have to be Mac >>specific? > >As far as I know, ALL PCI modems sold for PCs have a proprietary interface >and need a Windows driver (unlike ISA modems which often simply acted as if >they were an external modem on a COM port). A very few have Linux drivers. >I suspect none have both Mac and PC drivers. So don't buy a PCI modem >unless you're sure the manufacturer has a Mac driver.
It is possible to buy a PCI modem that is not dependent on Windows to operate (Win-modem). However, these modems would have to be designed for a Mac to work. An internal modem doesn't merely act as a Com port - it IS a Com port - and that Com port is not in keeping with Mac standards. -- <http://foxnews.com/story/0,2933,50587,00.html> <http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpdate.asp?FormMode=Detail&ID=350> --- God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from ruling the world. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
