In fact, the Boca board is an even better deal than Jim suggests. I got
mine from Micro Center for US$15, and note that it also includes a second
parallel port (why is I bought it in the first place).
73, Pete
N4ZR@netcom.com
On Mon, 8 Aug 1994, Jim Reisert AD1C 08-Aug-1994 1417 wrote:
> John Barry EI7DNB wrote:
>
> >I am purchasing a new PC and I am wondering what is the best approach
> >to get the maximum from my com's ports.
>
> Best bet is to buy a PC with two standard COM ports at COM1 (uses IRQ4) and
> COM2 (uses IRQ3). Then buy a 2 serial port option card that allows you
> configure COM3 on IRQ2 and COM4 on IRQ5. They sell these boards in the
> states for around $40 - they are made by BOCA and STB.
>
> 73 - Jim AD1C
> reisert@mlo.dec.com
>
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