--> A humble response to a letter by Gordon Lang written 04-21-93  22:09.


 GL> :  I am interrested in the extrodinarily simple concept of the null
 GL> modem : cable. (Actually I have NO idea, so don't count that last
 GL> statement.)  What I'm : asking is what pins does it use (or what are
 GL> it's specifications?)  I just want : to solder one myself instead of
 GL> buying one.  I don't even know what port is : used.

You may want to save yourself the trouble and go to Radio Shack.  They have
a null modem adapter which is a 9 pin connector that swaps the necessary
pins to allow two machines to communicate.  These are a lot easier than
soldering the connections yourself, and usually a bit more reliable.

... P.E.T.A. People for the Eating of Tasty Animals
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