Re: serial port

[Blinky the Shark <no.spam@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

philo wrote:
>
> "Tony Pacc" <tpacc@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:12pfs6icontv682@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I have US Robotics external Courier v everything modem connected to my
>> serial port,I am getting a new computer and it has no serial port,only usb
>> ports,is there any way I can connect this,serial port to usb cable,or add
>> serial port pci card,any suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks
>
> Although there are USB to serial converters that may work...
> since you are getting a new machine...just get one with a modem already
> installed...
> it will probably be cheaper and more reliable than the converter

On the other hand, while the iPod generation isn't aware of them, many
people prefer external modems.


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