Re: Any Hayes Modems on a Macintosh?

Bruce Chapman (bchapman@cln.etc.bc.ca)
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 00:43:54 EST

On 22 Mar 96, Domonic Salce wrote:
> I was just wondering if one can use any Hayes compatible modem with a
> Macintosh computer (modems sold for IBM compatibles - externals of

External modems are generic, serial cables are propriatory.

> for IBM compatibles. I know that you probably would not get the
> software for the Mac (with the modem), but saving $20-$50 per modem

Most communications software bundled with the modem will not be worth
the value of the disk, (once in a while you get lucky). Don't worry
about it except for the fax software.

Regards... Bruce <bchapman@cln.etc.bc.ca>
Computer Technology & Mathematics

Caledonia Sen. Sec.
3605 Monroe St.
Terrace B.C. V8G 3C4

fax 604-635-5390