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Re: PS/2 Mouse -> Serial Adaptor: Does it exist?

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From: David Longley
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 00:00
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In article <819072337snz@phesk.demon.co.uk>
           pbh@phesk.demon.co.uk "Peter Hesketh" writes:

> In article <819065113snz@longley.demon.co.uk>
>            David@longley.demon.co.uk "David Longley" writes:
> 
> > Is  there such a thing as an adapter which converts a PS/2  mouse 
> > (male plug) to a 9pin serial plug (would require a female to male 
> > 9 pin)?
> > 
> > This is not as obvious as it might sem on first glance...
> 
> Yes, but it only works for some mice and not others.
> 
> If the mouse contains PS2 logic only, then it won't work.  But modern mice 
> often contain both sorts of logic and can emulate either Serial or PS2 mice.  
> They autodetect which type of port they are connected to.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Peter Hesketh from Mynyddbach, Monmouthshire, UK
> 
Specifically,  I'm trying to find adaptors which will convert  MS 
Mice  (the 'ergonomic' ones) to standard 9pin serial  port  ones. 
Does anyone know where such adaptors can be bought?
-- 
David Longley
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From: David Longley <David@longley.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: PS/2 Mouse -> Serial Adaptor: Does it exist?
Date: 1995/12/16
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