AXDFM@ALASKA.BITNET (gbloo Grebo) (11/19/88)
For those of who you have an SIO direct-connect modem (ala XM-301 or SX-212)
and a SIO-centronics parallel printer cable, you know that you can't use your
printer and modem at the same time. It was always a real pain not being able
to dump a screen to the printer while on-line, but it really got annoying
everytime I wanted to print a listing or a text file (had to manually swap the
cables around, etc).
I found a little thing in Best Electronics' latest catalog that got around
all of that! It is Digital Device's "Ape Link" kit. It gives you up to three
extra SIO ports on your Atari! If you buy it in kit form (instead of each
individual part -- there is no fully assembled version), then you'll have a
little soldering to do (not much). The procedure is simple and straight-
forward. I've got it configured as three SIO ports, but I can easily add
another SIO in, so I can use all three ports for SIO for perireprials (
(as of now, one of the ports connects the Ape Link to the daisy chain).
The bottom line is this: It's easy and awesome. If you are in the same
boat as I was, then I hearitly recommend it. Best Electronics was very
helpful too. Good place to order from....
Frank Murphy
OIT, University of AK Anchorage
---- "Nobody paid me nothing to say something for them."
Frank Murphy
Nov. 18, 1988