On 2002-04-20 7:43, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > In a message dated 4/19/02 10:40:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >>> A have a cable that looks like a Modem or Printer Cable (8 pins). How can I >>> tell if it is a printer cable or (hopefully) a null modem/ link cable? It >>> has two arrows on the molded ends (one pointing each direction) >> >> On a Mac, that's the same thing. > > A Mac-to-modem cable is a DTE to DTCE cable, and needs no "gender bending" DCE, not DTCE. > A Mac-to-printer cable is a DTE to DTE cable, and contains an integral "gender > bender". Yes, but since a Mac uses RS422 serial ports, rather than RS232, there is no distinction between DCE and DTE, and a regular serial cable can be used to connect a Mac to a modem or printer, or to connect two Macs and network them. As for connecting Macs to RS232 equipment, that's a different story. ,xtG .tsooJ -- Joost van de Griek http://www.jvdg.net/ -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
