SASQUATCH@ALBION.BITNET (09/14/88)
I use a DataLink 2400 from Applied Engineering with TIC at 2400 baud without problems. However, you should consider whether you want an internal or external modem. I didn't want to have to find space for an external modem, so I ruled that out. However, if you want to be able to hook your modem up to any serial port (say on both an IBM and an Apple at different times) the external type would be much more cost effective. Another consideration is what the modem looks like to software. The DataLink 2400 emulates an Apple Super Serial Card hooked to a Hayes Smart Modem. This configuration is supported by most Apple telecommunications software (I've never run across anything that doesn't support it and I've tried about half a dozen telecommunications programs), so I recommend you stay with something that does Apple SSC to Hayes Smartmodem emulation so you don't have problems with software. As for speed, 2400 baud is getting quite common on not only big services like GEnie, Compu$erve, etc, but also on small, private BBS's. Running at 2400 baud is practical on the Apples. Hope this helps. Kevin Lepard Bitnet: SASQUATCH@ALBION Disclaimer: My opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Albion College. (Or vice versa, thank goodness.)