On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 15:09:16 -0500, Roger Turk wrote:

> Parallel Direct Cable Connection:
> (Bi-Directional Parallel Cable)

> DB25 to DB25 pin connection:

>  PC#1              PC#2
>  2 <---------------> 15
>  15 <--------------> 2
>  3 <---------------> 13

> Serial Null Modem Cable DB25 to DB25:

>  2 <---------------> 3
>  3 <---------------> 2
>  7 <---------------> 7

> Serial Null Modem Cable DB25 to DB9

>  2 <---------------> 2
>  3 <---------------> 3
>  7 <---------------> 5

> Like Bob Deering, I prefer to use null modem adaptors and straight thru
> cables.  The adaptor will be labeled as a null modem adaptor, but a null modem
> cable is rather indistinguishable from a straight thru cable.

> Hope this helps.

That really does help, Roger.  Thanks a lot!

Sam Heywood
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