Re: CD ROM for serial / parallel port

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From: Terry Hulme
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 00:00

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On 15 Feb 1996 12:48:43 GMT, MEP95DIF@shef.ac.uk (MEP95DIF) wrote:

>I have a DUAL 386 sx 25 laptop with 4 MB memory. It has no means of expansion 
>except for a free serial port, or the parallel port. Does anyone know if I can 
>interface a CD rom to this?.
>
>
Yes, all you need is an external  CD-Rom with a parallel connection.
Check out the  on-line web catalog of necxdirect.necx.com
They have 2 listed with a good list of specs. What I am looking for
though is an  supplier in Oz as this sounds like the ideal way to
install new software on a machine without a CD drive in the box.
Any clues?????
Terry      elhumo@pobox.com

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