Re: [NTLK] More than one serial port

From: Jeff Sheldon (jeff_at_jurai.net)
Date: Fri Aug 27 2004 - 13:00:34 PDT

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On Fri, Aug 27, 2004 at 12:41:29PM -0700, Humphreys, David wrote:
> I cannot say that you will be as successful connecting two different
> devices. Quite apart from timing issues, data collisions are bound to happen
> and the Newton can only respond to one input at a time. (Without writing
> suitable software).

Are there any other defunct products out there besides the Port Juggler
that act as serial concentrators? I'll look around to see if there are
any grassroots drivers for porting such a thing as it would make a great
pseudo-docking station solution (one plug leading to a printer, modem,
keyboard, PC, etc.).

-Jeff

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