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Re: [WriteLog] Ports

To: "'Mike Watson'" <mikew@crucis.net>, <writelog@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Ports
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <w4tv@subich.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:53:41 -0400
List-post: <mailto:writelog@contesting.com>
> USB devices are assigned a comport.

If the USB devices are assigned a (virtual) serial port, the 
manufacturer has a real problem.  Windows XP (and Vista) has 
native USB support for USB mice, keyboards and headsets - it 
is HID (Human Interface Device) specification and does not 
require using a (virtual) serial port number. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 
 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces@contesting.com 
> [mailto:writelog-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike Watson
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 7:03 PM
> To: Dick Dievendorff; writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Ports
> 
> 
> Some of the more recent PC allow only USB keyboards and mice.  My
> wife's new laptop is that way.  USB devices are assigned a comport.
> 
> Mike - W0TMW
> 
> --

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