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Jun 3rd, 2005, 7:44 AM
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virtual comm ports
im looking for an active x controller that simulates comm ports. anbody got anything?
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Jun 3rd, 2005, 1:48 PM
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There's a limit of 4 COM ports on a computer, and all of them are usually taken (Serial, Parallel, Modem and Sound Card). Why do you want to simulate one anyway? They're a legacy from a bygone DOS era!
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Jun 12th, 2005, 3:18 AM
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You need to be a little bit more specific... are you looking for a control which simulates functionality of a comport strictly on a software level without actually appearing as a comport to the operating system, or are you looking at creating a software controlled comm port that is visible as an actual device to the operating system?
If you are looking at creating a device that is apparent to the OS you need to look into the MS DDK to get this done.
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