12 Sep
2005
12 Sep
'05
3:52 p.m.
I have just discovered that my shiny new Thinkpad R51 doesn't have a serial port !!!!!
I want to be able to connect my GPS which requires a 9-pin serial connector. I see that there are USB to Serial cable adapters available including an IBM one for £50.00 (No thank you).
There are many available on ebay for £3 upwards (including postage) so can anyone tell me if these things are likely to require any special software to make them work. The reason I ask is that they all specify Windows or Mac compatibility - no mention of Linux of course.
Any information gratefully recieved.
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Barry Samuels
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