Mac topics (was Re: APPLEVISION Monitor)

From: Glen Goodwin <acme_ent_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Thu May 2 00:38:25 2002

> From: Richard Erlacher <edick_at_idcomm.com>

> I'm also looking for a recommendation for a decent but not too rare or
> expensive 56K dialup modem that's also fax-capable.

Any external 56K modem should work, right? You should be able to get one
for $20 or so.

> I'm sure I can find a
> reasonable MAC for a few dollars, but the real question with the MAC is
the
> peripherals.

No doubt ;>) I don't know about availability where you are, but I get a
couple of calls from PC parts vendors every day, and I have not had one
call from a Mac vendor in 10 years. If I could find a reliable wholesaler
of Mac parts and peripherals I'd start doing Mac repairs.

> I've noticed that there's software out there for doing
> long-distance jibberjabber between computers on the internet. If I equip
one
> of these babies with that and send it to my S.O's sister in Portland,
they can
> yack without running up the long distance bills. That's easily going to
pay
> for an older MAC in a week or so.

Does anyone on this list know of anyone who has gotten "free long distance
telephone calls over the internet" software to work consistently?

Glen
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Received on Thu May 02 2002 - 00:38:25 BST