Sean Breheny wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where to get info on both the hardware and software
> aspects of the Birdirectional PC Parallel port? I am also interested in
> this info for the ECP and (the other standard, I can't remember the
> mnemonic for it).

ECP is officially termed IEEE1284.  The IEEE standard is only available
in paper form and costs money, but the best place to get free info is at
http://www.fapo.com/ieee1284.htm

For 'the other standard' do you mean EPP?  I think this is included in
the IEEE1284 spec.

For general parallel port stuff, look in the alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt
FAQ
(ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet-by-hierarchy/alt/comp/hardware/homebuilt/)
for lots of links.

HTH
Theo

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Theo Markettos                  marketto@prl.research.philips.com
Interactive Systems Group
Philips Research Laboratories
Redhill, Surrey, UK