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

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

"Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote in message
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: rehm wrote:
: > Hi, I'm pretty new to trying out linking my AppleIIe to my PC.
: > I still can't figure out what can a Null-Modem connection mean for me.
: > The only thing I think is a serial port on my Apple IIe is male
: > connector that has 9 pin.
:
: That's not a serial port, that's the joystick connector.
:
: > I'm also worried I might upset some people
: > here but I've searched this over and have only seen 5-pin DIN talk.
: > Can someone please clear this up for me? I'm not happy with ebay
: > traders selling the SSC cards more than the machine's worth.. and am
: > pretty familiar with some basic electronic terminology and soldering
: > wires if I have to.
:
: Super Serial Cards can usually be found on eBay for less than $10.
: You will need one if you plan to do much with this machine (like get
: software to it).

I have some superserial cards, and I can hook you
up with a 25 pin connector, or a 9-pin, but the 25 is
normally supplied with them. $10 + shipping, which
is normally $3.85 in the US.   :o)

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