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> Previously we had tons of incompatible plugs, but if the physical plug fit, you were reasonably assured that it would actually work. I suspect you never did
by nikau 5y ago
> Previously we had tons of incompatible plugs, but if the physical plug fit, you were reasonably assured that it would actually work.
I suspect you never did any work with 9 or 25 pin serial.
- dustintrex 5y agoTouché, I actually did and even soldered my own at times! I'm tempted to say that's different (tm) though, since you generally had zero expectation that random DB-9/25 cables would be interchangeable.
- nikau 5y agoI never want to see a serial breakout box or HP 4952 serial analyzer again. (actually I lie it would be cool to have a 4952 to play around with again)