[NTLK] Virtual Modem on MP120?

[Tom Zahm]

It was through the serial port that I connected to the internet via a NeXT computer and fetched my email. 

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> On Oct 20, 2021, at 00:57, Pawel Piotrowski <newton at indigi.co.uk> wrote:
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>> On 20 Oct 2021, at 08:03, <m at ghencea.net> <m at ghencea.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello NewtonTalk, I recently got my hands on my first ever Newton device, a
>> MessagePad 120. Just for fun, I'd like to connect it to a Virtual Modem like
>> in this guide http://www.steptail.com/guides:virtual_modem
>> 
>> My only concern would be, will the Newton connect to it via the serial port?
>> Thanks in advance!
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> 
> Hi Marc,
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> Yes, Newton can connect via serial port. You just need serial cable for Newton and proper NIE setup on Newton to connect with internet.
> 
> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000934CE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000934CE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
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> Best regards,
> Pawel Piotrowski
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