Re: Hayes 1200 external

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim wrote:
> On Feb 6, 3:51 pm, tourman<robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On Feb 6, 3:46 pm, Jim Rojas<jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
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>>> 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
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>>>>>> 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.
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>>>>>> What is junk for one person, is treasure for another....:))
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>>>>> 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,
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>>>> 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?)
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>>>> 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.?
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>>>> 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.
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>>> 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.
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>>> I use Acronis True Image backup in case the hard drive fails. I have
>>> about 50 different programs loaded in that one laptop.
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>>> 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.
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>>> 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...)-
>
> Ok, thanks guys.
>
> I'm just thinking that ..... isn't it kinda pitiful that we're all
> sitting in front of a computer on a nice Sunday afternoon?
>
> Bunch of old geezers.
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It's overcast here, and I am waiting to watch the big game in a little
while...that's my excuse... :)

Jim Rojas
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http://www.tech-man.com
8002 Cornwall Lane
Tampa, FL 33615-4604
813-884-6335