Most cheaper modems in PC's are only for Windows due to the fact that they require the Windows software to work. This is the reason Linux users have such trouble. As I understand it, most so-called "winmodems" are basically modified soundcards, designed to deliver the tones necessary to work as a modem. Windows and the computer processor make the rest happen. Getting a good outboard "hardware" modem is best since it will work with Macs, Windows, or Linux --- these are *actual* modems that do all the work themselves at the hardware level and don't require software to work. They are superior in design and general usage. Look at CompUSA in the modem section and you will see PCI modems for $29 to $49, but the US Robotics outboard modem is $99!!! Why? Because you get what you pay for and the cheap ones will only work with Windows unless someone was nice enough to write a driver for it to be used with a Mac or Linux. As a general rule, outboard hardware modems are always better, even though more expensive. Check ebay under Macintosh, they always have modems up for bidding.
................................Mike T. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PCI PowerMacs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 5:58 PM Subject: Re: odd pci modem > How will I know if it recognized it? Thanx! ~ Ben ~ > > -----Original Message----- > > > >From what I have gathered, PCI modems that will work on a Mac are few > and > >far between. I am given to understand they need to be made for the mac. > USR > >and Zoom both made one but they were expensive (over $100). >>>-----Original Message----- > >Will a pci modem from my IBM Aptiva work in my 8500? Will I need to do > >some kind of "Flashing"? ~ Ben ~ > > There are a few, but very few (none of the WinModems will) that will > work if you can figure out the script necessary for that modem. Put > it in, see if the computer recoggnizes it, if so use "Modem Script > Generator" to make the script for it. May take several tries to get > the script right. > > -- > .. > Fred.... > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Q: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. > A: Why is top posting frowned upon? > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
