Re: [NTLK] Unfortunate problems with connectivity

From: Victor Rehorst (victor_at_newtontalk.net)
Date: Wed Jan 25 2006 - 10:53:23 PST


Gary Moody wrote:
> b. If none of your Macs has an old-style mini-DIN printer port, and it
> only has USB ports, you will need, in addition to the above, a USB to serial
> converter (Belkin and several others make these...if you need model numbers,
> ask here.)

I'd suggest you go this way. Cheap USB-serial adapters should be available
for $10 or $20 tops. If it's supported by OS X, grab it, plug the cables in,
get yourself a copy of NewTen:

http://www.stevenf.com/software/newten/

and you should be good.

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