Many PDAs hot-synch over serial cables for example. The iMac proved this theory wrong, since a lack of "legacy" devices was the chief complaint of the design. The first question most sensible people ask (myself included) is "why put that old serial stuff on my new whiz-bang computer"? The rationale is anybody moving up to the newest hardware doesn't need a serial port. The Keyspan USB 4-port Serial Adapter, known to on-line catalogs everywhere as the UAS49W, is one of many USB-to-Serial devices that allow serial port devices to attach to a USB bus. There is hope the geek that wants to upgrade to the high tech computer with no serial ports, but still wishes to retain their beloved serial hardware. Too bad your favorite peripherals still have that stupid 9-pin RS-232 connector. These good old ports are being removed from new computer designs in favor of the fast & easy USB connector. ![]() ![]() Serial ports, parallel ports & floppy drives are going the way of the ENIAC. ![]() The tried and true ports of days gone by are disappearing. It started with the iMac, and is working its way into the mainstream PC market. There is a slow trend in the computer world.
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