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Old November 17th 03, 07:59 PM
Mike Andrews
 
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VHFRadioBuff wrote:
I use a USB external modem. When plugged in, the computer automatically
assigned the modem COM3, no special adapters needed. I would think plugging a
TNC in would have a similar affect.


Then again, I've never heard of a computer without a serial port. That is a bit
strange.


They're fairly common now. My wife's work laptop has no serial port,
just USB, Ethernet, monitor output, and some weird DIN-like thing
that *isn't* a mouse or KB port.

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Mike Andrews, quondam WN5EGO, futurus W5EGO.

Tired old sysadmin