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

-> They came with the mouse?

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

 Interesting. I have set up several older machines using the PS/2 to
Serial Adapter and have not had one fail to work. In fact on the old
machine I am using right now(AMD 200) I have one in use and have used
several PS/2 mouse and Track Balls and they all have worked.
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