In a message of 03 Dec 96 Kevin Donoghoe wrote to me:

 AS>>      Anyone know if you can buy a serial switching box or something.

 KD> You need a data transfer switch.  I was useing one when I still had the
 KD> clone and kept the box and cables when I dumped the clone.

     [snip]

     Thanks Kev - I got one and when I connected it it all up yesterday
afternoon, zilch.

     I'll take it back today - not sure if it's the switch or gender changer.

        // Cheers 
      \X/  Arthur

... Your about as funny as a beerfart in a space suit.
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