Re: Apple IIe to PC Null-Modem How-to Question

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

"David Chiu" <none@nowhere.org> wrote in message
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: In a nut shell, a null modem cable has its TX and RX wires crossed (as
opposed
: to straight through.) It's the equivalent of cross-over Ethernet cable for
: serial (RS232) It is generally used to transfer files between Apple IIs
and
: PCs.
:
: Serial cards for the IIs usually have a DB25 female connector. A DB9
female on
: a IIe is either the Mouse (if it's connected to a card in some way) or
: Joystick (connector is soldered to the motherboard.)
:
: DIN5 you hear about for the MACs (bleh) or the IIC+/IIGS.

No, DIN5 is IIc. The Mac, IIc+ and IIgs all use Mini-DIN8.

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