Vaughan, John [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Is there a way to use USB with a USB card in my computer? I have a USB >CompactFlash reader (with no power source), but no PCI ports available and >no desire to switch things out. Is there a way to utilize it using my modem >or printer ports?
No.....serial ports do not provide the +5VDC power the USB card reader needs. But some digital camersa like the Nikon Coolpix 950 provide direct serial (modem/printer) cable transfers. Charlie -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
