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> From: Russell McMahon [mailto:apptech@PARADISE.NET.NZ]



>                                            . The ready
> availability of USB to serial converters suggests that their
> lack is due more to marketing and cost saving than to lack of need.

But you're not the typical user, and nor am I. If 1 in 50 customers have a
need for a serial port, then it's better to use a USB adaptor. Yes, it's
cost saving for the manufacturer, but the 49 customers who don't want a
serial port will get a cheaper product.


On a second note though, the serial port is just the first thing to go. PC
manufacturers have plans to rid pc's of pretty much all legacy hardware io
in the next few years. In particular, this includes PS/2 - you'll soon need
to have a USB keyboard and mouse.


Jon

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