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Re: Modem port fixed! was: HELP! Modem port suddenly inoperative

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From: Edwin Whitnack
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 00:00
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> > Hey everyone! Thanks for all your advice! I finally found out what the
> > problem was. Someone suggested that my PRAM may be the culprit, so I zapped
> > the PRAM and everything now seems to be working perfectly!!! I'm overjoyed
> > since I was afraid of having to drag my computer into a repair shop and
> > paying for expensive repairs... This news group is truly and invaluable
> > resource. Thanks everyone!
> > 

> > Pat Lee
> 
> I followed this thread because I have been having a similar problem with
> my serial (printer) port.  However, I tried this fix with no luck.  Can
> anyone help me??

 > --Ben.

If you are using Fax software, it may be taking control of your modem port.
Disable it and see if it helps.

Ed
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From: edwin_whitnack@bbs.macnexus.org (Edwin Whitnack)
Subject: Re: Modem port fixed! was: HELP! Modem port suddenly inoperative
Date: 1996/11/15
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