Re: Hayes 1200 external

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim wrote:
> On Feb 6, 11:44 am, Jim Rojas<jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> tourman wrote:
>>> On Feb 6, 6:03 am, proguard<sp.kintzoni...@xxxxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
>>>> 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 wrapped
>>> 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 came
>> 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 .....  now, 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