[cw-discuss] Any support for serial ports?

[Nic Baxter]

On Mon, 2 Jul 2007 05:04:33 Ralph Strauch wrote:
> I've recently switched from a Mac PowerBook G4 to a MacBookPro and am
> exploring replacements for Virtual PC on the G4. I like the idea of
> not having Windows on my Mac and was hoping Crossover would do the
> trick for me, but it now looks like it might not. I need to run
> mapping software and connect my my GPS to the computer to transfer
> maps and waypoints. The mapping software seems to run OK, but I don't
> see any way to configure a serial port to connect the GPS, and the
> CodeWeavers website sIfeems totally silent about whether or not
> external hardware connections are supported.
>
> Is there any way to configure a serial port in Crossover so I can
> connect my GPS?
Hi Ralph
I thought that Macbooks did not have any serial connectors so assume that you 
are using a serial-usb cable.  However if I am wrong I believe that this 
method will still work.  I simple search using google found this entry on the 
codeweavers site. 
http://www.codeweavers.com/support/tickets/browse/?ticket_id=129711;list=13;ticket_level=3
I hope that it helps.
Nic

-- 
Nic Baxter
Nic Baxter Services
4 Pine Close
Woodend 3442
0414 981965
+613 5427 2609