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Re: Hayes 1200 external



On Feb 6, 3:46=A0pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim wrote:
> > On Feb 6, 11:44 am, Jim Rojas<jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> =A0wrote:
> >> tourman wrote:
> >>> On Feb 6, 6:03 am, proguard<sp.kintzoni...@xxxxxxxxxxx> =A0 =A0wrote:
> >>>> Anyone knows where to buy Hayes 1200 external modem?
>
> >>>> tnx
>
> >>> RHC: I've had good luck in local flea markets where there are usually
> >>> boxes of computer junk to wade through. I actually bought 3 of the
> >>> Cardinal MX2400 modems for $5 each, and they were still shrink wrappe=
d
> >>> in the original box, never having been opened.
>
> >>> What is junk for one person, is treasure for another....:))
>
> >> I used the Cardinal exclusively for many years, until the CIA modem ca=
me
> >> out. Now I keep it as a backup just in case.
>
> >> Jim Rojas
> >> Technical Manuals Online!http://www.tech-man.com
> >> 8002 Cornwall Lane
> >> Tampa, FL 33615-4604
> >> 813-884-6335
>
> > Hey guys, you just reminded me,
>
> > I've got an old Cardnel internal modem that I've been using for years.
> > The problem is, it's in an old Gateway 350 computer that's beginning
> > to hangup occasionally. I've never had to change the hard drive
> > because I never used that computer for much of anything except
> > downloading. When I upgraded to my next computer, the internal modem
> > didn't have compatable connectors so that's why I left it in the old
> > 350. I'm assuming that because it's an internal modem that there's no
> > way to make it compatable with a computer a few generations apart.
> > ( is that true?)
>
> > That leads me to ask ..... =A0now, since newer computers only have USB
> > ports, how do you get the old external Hayes and Cardnels to connect
> > with the them.?
>
> > Also, I have to imagine that the newer modems offered by manufacturers
> > come with USB connections ..... right?
>
> > I figure I'll probably have to get a mfg's modem soon so I'm not
> > without comm capability, so I want to be sure it's going to be
> > compatable with my next computer.
>
> I have 2 IBM A31P, 2Ghz, 2GB Ram, 120GB HD laptops I use only for
> downloading. It has a DB9 serial port, and 2 USB ports. The first is my
> downloader, the other is a spare.
>
> I use Acronis True Image backup in case the hard drive fails. I have
> about 50 different programs loaded in that one laptop.
>
> You can use a newer laptop with a Keyspan USA-19HS USB to serial
> adapter. But I have found that the older software won't see the USB, or
> don't like anything better the Windows XP.
>
> I have heard you can use MS Virtual PC, but I don't like the idea of
> rebooting to a different operating system all the time.
>
> Jim Rojas
> Technical Manuals Online!http://www.tech-man.com
> 8002 Cornwall Lane
> Tampa, FL 33615-4604
> 813-884-6335

RHC: Yeah, all my panel software is on an older PC which by today's
standards is a clunker. End of problem. If you don't have one, you can
buy one for $100 just about anywhere (an old IBM returned from
lease...)


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