Problem in communication between DOS program and COM port

[Hong Kong Is A Good Place]

how can I use old DOS program to communicate via COM port? Thanks.


Papablind

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Since WinXP has no dos, just a dos emulator that does not allow direct
hardware access, chances are good that the program you are looking to use
will not work (as it wants direct access to a com port). Time to look for a
newer program.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

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