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Thu, 17 Dec 1998 11:45:56 -0800
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Re: COM Ports / Modem Installation
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On 17 Dec 98 at 8:09, Christian Andresen wrote:

> I would recommend a bus mouse, by that you free one COM port, and
> that might solve you problem.

  Bus mice are rare and overpriced.  But many modern systems include
a connector for a PS/2 mouse, and these can be found at very
reasonable prices.  [I've been paying $8 each lately.]

David G

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