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Express Modem Readme
Module Description
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This module is intended to be used on Powerbooks that have the Express Modem
installed. It is on no use if you don't have an Express Modem (and shouldn't
even run). It may or may not work if you are using the Express Modem on a
desktop model and have hacked the Control Strip. I have not tested it on such a
set up.
The main purpose of the module is to display the status of the Express
Modem. To do this the module will display one of three possible sets of icons to
indicate the current state of the Express Modem.
In the first case the modem is both onhook and turned off. In the second
case the modem software is running but the modem is onhook. In the last case the
software is running and the modem is also offhook. In addition to displaying the
above information information, clicking on the module will bring up a popup menu
that will give you additional information about the Express Modem.
From the popup menu you can also turn the Express Modem software on and off
and will open the Express Modem Control Panel. Turning the software off is often
useful in order to conserve power and free up memory. The modem software uses
approximately 300-400K of memory and when powered up the modem consumes some
small amount of power. Shutting down the modem software on my system frees up
410K for example.
Limitations
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There are a couple of things to keep in mind when using the module. First
shutting down the modem software requires the use of Apple Events. This can only
be done if the front-most application is capable of handling Apple Events. For
most applications this isn't a problem, but if you are using an older application
you may have to switch to the Finder or other Apple Event aware application. The
second limitation is that you can't turn the modem software off if the modem is
offhook. Doing so wouldn't be such a good idea since that means that some other
applicaton is currently using it, but the software is smart enough not to quit
under such circumstances. One third limitation is that you can't turn the modem
software on while the Express Modem Control Panel is open. I'm not sure why this
is, but it shouldn't really matter since if the Control Panel is open you can
turn the modem on from there.
Distribution
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This file can be freely distributed by online systems and individual BBS
systems as long as the original package is distributed intact, including the
documentation and registration information. If you would like to distribute it
for a fee on CD, disk or other media, please contact me for permission.
Registration
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This module is part of a package of modules that are distributed as
shareware. I ask for $10 to register any/all of the modules. Please see the
enclosed registration file for details.
Chris Owen
PO Box 1985
Garden City KS 67846
owenc@hubris.gcnet.com