[vox-tech] [Semi-OT] Mac modem connector

[Bill Kendrick]

My dad has an old Mac Performa 6215cd with an external 56K modem.
I'm hoping to be able to use that modem with this new Linux box,
rather than buy a new one, or figure out an internal one.

It's been a while since I touched an older Mac, so I was hoping someone
here might know the answer to this... :)

It sounds like the connector on the cable isn't a standard PC-style 9-pin
serial plug, but rather something smaller and rounder.  I'm GUESSING it's
just a serial port connector, but in a different form factor.
(Much like you can get a PS2->Serial converter for mice, or
AT->PS2 keyboard converter.)

Does that sound right?  Does anyone know where I could pick up an adapter
to connect the Mac-friendly modem to this PC?


Thanks!

-bill!
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