> From: Clark Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> Note that the best connect speed is 14,400. Adequate for e-mail and
> light surfing. When I was doing it was on a weekend and at night
> when my connect time is unlimited.
Just wanted to note that I am now successfully connected to the internet via
Powerbook G3, Merlin G100 GPRS card, and FIDO's GPRS service. Sorry, don't
know if it'll work on older Powerbooks. I jumped from a PB 170 to the
current G3 so I'm unfamiliar with the configuration of the other 'Books - if
they have PC card slots, though, and can run a current OS, I suspect they'd
work fine.
Anyway, my connect speed approaches 56K, more than adequate for email and
makes surfing reasonable.
Here I Canada, FIDO currently has a $50.00/month unlimited download no
contract deal that will not be around forever (and I think providers plan to
charge per kbyte downloaded) so of you're thinking of this setup, now's a
good time. FIDO's GPRS service is also the only one that provides seamless
roaming between Canada and the US.
If any of you are planning on using this setup, get in touch with me and
I'll send you the modem script and a PDF of the install manual.
- Jodine Chase
Dockside, Fraser River, South Arm
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