pvl@houxh.UUCP (09/06/83)
After looking at the modems offered by Apple, a friend was not impressed. Anybody have other suggestions? Pete LaMaster BTL NJ (201)949-0040
jed@mb2c.UUCP (09/07/83)
I used a Hayes Micromodem-II from 1978 until about 6 months ago with absolutely no problems. Almost all of the software you would need is already on the board unless you want to something esoteric like emulate a VT100 or do print-online. I now use a Hayes Smartmodem 1200 working through a Mountain Computer CPS Multi-Function card (Clock, Parallel, Serial). I use SOFTERM to emulate a VT102 (a package which I highly recommend). I am now Beta-Testing a new release of SOFTERM called SOFTERM-2 which I hope to post a complete review of within the week. Another good question to ask is what is a good serial card to use with your modem if you get a standalone modem. The CPS card works fine for me, but requires a piggy-back chip on the Apple-II. I don't know if it will work on a //e. The old Apple serial card won't work for communications at all, the old communications card did have a UART chip but was still shakey. I've heard that the new Apple Super Serial card is good and the ALS serial card is crummy. Beyond that, ask the NET. John Duncan (mb2c!jed) Michigan Bell (313) 424-0178