Kurt, I was able to download Python 2.5.3 which did install in Windows 98. But as you suggest, serial port did not seem to be available. I'll look around. Steve
On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 10:36 AM Kurt McCullum <[email protected]> wrote: > Steve, > > It's a long shot, but if you can get get Python running on Win98 WITH the > serial port support, then the Python version of mComm might work. Lot's of > unknows in that suggestion though. > > Kurt > > On Sun, Apr 21, 2024, at 6:54 AM, Stephen Adolph wrote: > > hi everyone, > I recently went through an activity to build a Pentium 4 based system to > act as a "tweener", giving me a machine that can straddle both ethernet/IP > based remote file storage, and legacy floppy support (5.25, 3.5 floppies). > In addition it runs old programs like Laplink. This machine uses Windows > 98. > > Question is - what would be a good way to emulate a TPDD with this > hardware? > > I don't think Desklink will work; the processor is too fast. > I don't think I can run LaddieAlpha since Mono does not install on Windows > 98. > > I realize I could dual boot and run a somewhat modern linux, and that > would give me Mono/LaddieAlpha. > > But, is there a way to get something running on Windows 98? > > thanks. > Steve > > >
