saponara@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (John Saponara) (09/13/88)
So, I've finally moved to a house where I don't have 13 other housemates who could pick up the phone and zap a modem link. I've got a IIGS. I mostly want a modem so as to hook up to my workstation at work (an HP 350) and to talk with a unix-based computer to do what I'm doing now - read-news. Other BBS communication might be nice, but not vital. Fast communication is a big plus (1200 baud minimum - is 2400 on the IIGS viable?). The question: What's the best modem & communications software for me? I'm fairly experienced with the Apple II in general, but know diddly about this topic. I'm willing to compile any responses and post them, so please just write to me. Sincerely, Eric Haines (who is not John Saponara)
whitney@think.COM (David Whitney) (09/14/88)
In article <6296@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu> saponara@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu (Eric Haines) writes: > > What's the best modem & communications software for me? > Well, there are n different modems out there. You can probably pick up an external 2400 baud modem for under $200 if you look in the right places. As for software, well there are n different programs as well. I've heard no end to the positive comments on ProTerm. Its only drawback is the $195 pricetag. If you want something cheaper, then there are three shareware programs that I know of: ATP, Z-Link, and Talk is Cheap. Each have their advantages and disadvantages. I'd say that none of them are any better than the other two, it's more just a matter of taste. All are for under $30. Kermit is also available for free. I'm personally biased toward Z-Link for two reasons: 1) I use it all the time, 2) I wrote it. David Whitney, MIT '90 DISCLAIMER: Nobody knows what I'm up {out there}!harvard!think!whitney to. Don't blame them for my actions whitney@think.com nor me for theirs. ^^^^^ will be changing before 1989 is here. Don't depend on it after 1/1/89.
NETOPRMS@NCSUVM.BITNET (Michael Steele) (09/15/88)
I use a Supra 2400 baud external modem with my GS. This modem costs $160 mail-order. Proterm is also a GREAT program. You can buy it from Programs Plus for $95. This makes for an affordable and fast Gs setup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NETOPRMS@NCSUVM.BITNET Michael Steele co-sysop of NCSU Apple Users BBS 10 meg Apple downloads(latest PD software), Tech/Pascal/PCP discussion 919-783-9010 (PC Pursuitable NCRTP) Call today! 919-783-9010
mcgurrin@MITRE.ARPA (09/16/88)
I asked a similar question on the net awhile back and received several good comments on the Supra Modem 2400. I have since purchased one and I'm quite happy with it. I cost something like $150 or $170, runs fine, and I've had no problems to-date with Hayes compatibility. I mostly use Kermit to log on to work machines (it's hard to beat a free VT100 terminal emulator which supports the GS keypad), and Hayes Smartcom for other uses, since I already own it, along with an old 300 baud internal modem, now gathering dust. I wouldn't recommend buying Smartcom software, but I find it fine for my uses.
shawn@pnet51.cts.com (Shawn Stanley) (09/16/88)
I use a Hayes Smartmodem 1200. I've also tried a Racal-Vadic VI2422 on it
(from work), but I use the Hayes every day since I run a BBS (Off-Hook,
612/933-6427). I have no complaints.
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