Eric Shubert wrote: > betty wrote: > >> I have two of them, but i use them at my cabin. (no high-speed up >> there). At any rate, i got them both at the goodwill about $2.99 each, >> then i had to buy the serial cable for $9.99 at a real store because >> they never come with them. >> I never had any luck with the PCI modi. Will look tmr in the garage and >> see if i have any other ext. modems hanging out in the boxes out there. >> betty i. >> webcanine.com >> information for people who care for dogs >> > > You're refreshing, Betty. > > I still like reminiscing about the 9600 baud modem (serial) I bought new > for $650 in 1990 or so. It was a steal when 9600 modems were averaging > closer to $800. At the time, 9600bps was tops (over POTS). > > Oh the daze ... > > Remember the CompuCom 14400? They used their own protocol if I remember right. It was the cat's meow.... for about 6 months :-( Then I heard the owner died... end of company. I STILL have MY USR Courier V.Everything 56k. To this day, they are still $250+ new and mine is MINT. I keep it... just in case. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss