on 26/3/03 2:39 AM, Barry Takayesu at prestige.print@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Is it a USB or a serial modem that you need? I have several GV and > USR serial modems. Compatible with OS 9.1? Don't know but I could > find out. > > Hi Mary: > > Unfortunately, it is a USB port - on a G4. ;-( Well, you have a few choices if your G4 is a tower (I can't think of any other G4 which *wouldn't* have a built-in modem (all iMacs and PowerBooks have built-in modems) ;): 1. get a modem card for the modem expansion slot; 2. get a serial port for the modem expansion slot & use your GlobalVillage that way (e.g. G4port from www.griffintechnology.com); 3. get an USB modem; 4. get a serial-USB adapter doohickie and use your GV 56 K that way; 5. don't bother with modems anymore and go highspeed. If you have other serial devices (e.g. StyleWriter, cameras, etc) then you may want to go #2 or #4. If you don't need to use other serial devices I'd suggest you go with #1 or #3. _All_ consumer and laptop computers come with built-in modems so an external USB isn't *that* useful in the grand scheme of things (to others/other computers), however, very few pro machines come with built-in modems (most of the time, if someone has the $$$ for a tower they can also afford high-speed modem access which uses ethernet). So, if you plan to continue using "pro" machines you may have a use for an external USB modem. Eric. _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://muglo.on.ca/pages/members.html#Joinmuglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/