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Old 11-18-2009, 05:03 PM   #1
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connecting old hp49G to the serial port (non-usb or firewire)


hellow im stuck with and old hp49G, whose only way of connecting is trought a serial cable like the one used for a monitor but on the reversed, (sorry i dont know the correct term), ive tried using hptalx and kermit to no avail if someone could poinme in the rigth direction wolud be much apraciated, (i'll be having, some exams soon, so im in a bit of trouble), distribution slackware 12.2 , kernel 2.6.27.31 (i think).
tanks in advance
 
Old 11-19-2009, 04:52 AM   #2
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That would be the RS-232 port. Is it enabled in BIOS?
 
Old 11-21-2009, 03:17 PM   #3
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That would be the RS-232 port. Is it enabled in BIOS?
guess it is acording to wikipedia, my problem is i cant find a good tutrial about how to transfer files betwen the HP49G and the computer, it tried hptalx but doesnt seem to work, how do i know i can conect with kermit ?
 
  


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