ML> this is incorrect... i have a couple of standard 8bit serial cards here
ML> that i have replaced the clock crystal on with one of 2x the original
ML> value... everything they do is 2x the normal operation... 230400 is an
ML> operational serial port speed... note also that there are several
ML> manufacturers that sell boards that go this high and higher...

SA>  So, if you set your port to say, 9600 you are REALLY at 19k2?.. 

yep! it's not something that i can recommend for everyone or every
board, though... i tried it as an experiment and was successful 4 out of
5 times...

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