-=> JASEN BETTS wrote to JEAN PARROT <=-

JB> Hello JEAN.

JB> 25 Oct 04 09:56, you wrote to me:

JP> I use a serial to PS/2 adapter here.

JB> DYM PS2/2 to DIN 5 pin,180 deg

JP> The KB is PS/2 but the MoBo has
JP> a DIN receptacle. Old one, at least 3 years old.

JP>  I also have mini connector to serial adapters but none in use
JP>  as of now. Why did I get them ???

JB> They came with the mouse?

JB> some ps/2 mice can be used with a special adaptor plug to connect to a
JB> serial port. but it needs (among other things) a mouse with a 6
JB> conductor cable. normal ps/2 mice only have 4 conductor cables.

I have had a ps/2 to serial mouse adapter for some time on some machines. I 
have never had a problem with two button mice. I have also used adapters 
for ps/2? keyboards and set to 101 again no problems. Provided you are
not trying anything elaborate then it seems they are interchangeable.
Some mice even when they plugged in serial will install on interrupt 7
others will use interrupt 3. Because my machines are not cutting edge i
haven't tried win-key boards using an adapter so there may be some loss
of functionality. Those little cables can get you out of trouble if 
something goes AWOL. ;)

L8r. :)
 
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