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[sindi keesan <keesan AT sdf.lonestar.org>]

On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Lee Forrest wrote:

> On Tue, Dec 12, 2006 at 03:26:56PM +0000, sindi keesan wrote:
> >
> [delete]
> > USB to Serial Adaptor, sold online for $20,
>
> Where? I couldn't find one for less than $90.

I just did a google search and it came up in sponsored links.  Try also 
ebay.

> It, and every low-profile, 3.3V PCI RS232, single-port card I have
> been able to find says it will only work with 2.4+ kernels.

I am using BL3 with a 2.4.31 kernel so that USB-storage will work.
I posted several kernels and configs and can modify one for you.

> Thanks for info. If I can get a $20 usb-serial adaptor, I'll go
> that route for now. If I have to spend $90 I'll just start buying
> up 486's wherever I can find them.
At the curb.  People here are giving away 500Mhz pentiums.

> Off to Goodwill with BL in my pocket...
>
> I really need to know more about hardware, anyway.
>
> Lee
>
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