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It's to hook an old laptop to a computer. Basically for fun (Educational purposes).


[This message has been edited by Wizzie Electric (edited 10-10-2006).]

Back when I was working for CAD-CAM company the biggest thing on the market was a 40meg NEC.

The thing was as big as a e-lite battery.

Oh how technology changes..

[This message has been edited by Dnkldorf (edited 10-10-2006).]

Wiz
The half duplex cable is 2 male DB25s wired this way.
5--15
6--13
7--12
8--10
9--11
10--8
11--9
12--7
13--6
15--5

18-25 are grounds, be sure at least one of them get connected on both ends.

I used these pin outs
[This message has been edited by Wizzie Electric (edited 10-11-2006).]