Wintel to MAC Connection -- Com1 to USB? What cable is Used?

1. I am attempting to port data from a production machine with Com Ports into a Powerbook G4. This was previously done through the Com Ports to a Windows Box. I have migrated to a MAC and want to replicate the previous process. I am new the MAC but a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and familiar with Terminal Programs.
2. Is there a off-the-shelf cable that connects from a Com1 Port to the USB port to access the modem in the MAC?
3. Can a technical person recommend how this is done?
4. Novice replies are appreciated but not helpful.

Maggie,
If you're using a USB to Serial converter, you need to be sure the MAC has the appropriate software loaded onto it to do the USB to Serial conversion.
Go to APPLICATIONS>>>UTILITIES>>>>SYSTEM PROFILER and select USB under the Hardware section.  You should see something that says you have a USB to Serial connection.  If not, you need to instal a driver for you USB to Serial converter that should have come with the device.
JM.

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