I just want to test the serial interface on an old laptop - I have been
informed that it might be useful for ham radio (I think?) if it's working, even
though USB and PCMCIA are not working. I'll probably use an old DOS program,
but I can't remember the name of the program.
Hamish
On 19 March
Yes, I think I have a laplink cable also. But the program? Or what linux
program can use a laplink cable? Assuming Hamish is working in linux at this
point.
P.
On 19/03/2023 13:00, Hugh Frater wrote:
Null-modem cables are still available new, if required. We still use them
extensively
Null-modem cables are still available new, if required. We still use them
extensively in the offshore survey industry, which is still heavily reliant
on the old serial port.
I might have both a serial and parallel lap link cable floating about if
required.
On Sun, 19 Mar 2023 at 10:06, Hamish
I think I have a 25-15 converter already, but yeah a Centronics cable and a
null-modem serial cable would be useful. IIRC, they can also be uses for file
transfer, or would I need a special parallel cable for that too?
I know there's an option for it somewhere in the settings, I'll have a look
I have both, hidden away in the garage. Is that a parallel printer(Centronics)
cable that you want, or just a 25way extension cable.
Also somewhere I should have some 25-15 way D-converters if required. (not
exactly sure where they are).
This is a measure of how technology has changed in the
Hi Graeme,
I'm in the market for a parallel cable, and possibly also a null-modem serial
cable, if you happen to have one.
Hamish
On 18 March 2023 17:08:58 GMT, Ralph Corderoy wrote:
>Hi Graeme,
>
>> Is there any future in keeping them or should I just take them along
>> to the recycling
Hi Graeme,
> Is there any future in keeping them or should I just take them along
> to the recycling centre?
The value of copper could be on the rise long term if the
electrification of all things continues.
> (Spring cleaning under way, and the XYL is getting insistent).
Probably best to tip
Hello list. Over the years I have collected a number of cables,
connectors and other stuff related to computers, some of which are
really outdated (parallel printer cable?). Is there any future in
keeping them or should I just take them along to the recycling centre?
(Spring cleaning under
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