Larry wrote:
"Meindert Sprang" wrote in
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And all
the com port settings are already done, just select port and speed.


Assuming he's using an old computer that actually still HAS a com port.
None of mine do...


You *can* still get new computers with COM ports -- mine has _four_ (but
admittedly only three have an external DB-9 to connect a cable to; the
4th is rigged for IrDA normally).

Here's a link to the mobo I have: http://tinyurl.com/nvqvq

Pretty nifty, Pentium M, 2 x Ethernet, 4 x RS-232 (one of which can be
RS-422), 6 x USB-2, audio, video all one tiny board...

--
Kees