IR adapter as TV/ Hi-fi remote

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From: Andy Mabbett
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 11:32

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If I get a USB to IRDA Adapter, like this one
<http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/details.php?CartID=0208031125391456957&
moduleno=31674&modulecode=> (Maplin, 29.99), is there software
available, which would allow me to use it as a remote control for TV.
video, hi-fi, etc?

Not that I *need* to...
-- 
Andy Mabbett
                "May contain traces of nuts or seeds."

                                (label on a packet of popcorn)

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From: Andy Mabbett <andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk>
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