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Subject: Re: Q about null modem cables and auto 232.

Author: Chris Taylor

Date: 06:23:44 08/06/02

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On August 06, 2002 at 06:36:02, Rory Nolan wrote:

>I am thinking of linking my laptop and desktop for matches between different
>chess programs, my silly question is.. Is a null modem cable the same as the
>Auto 232 cable that is referred to on the rebel site (quoted at approx $99:(()?
>If it is does anyone here know where I can pick one up in the UK (London
>specifically)? Is there a simple explanation why I can't play my 2 computers
>through my LAN?
>many thanks
>Rory


The one quoted at $99 is a dos cable and has a couple of pins rewired?  So
unless you want to inclued DOS programs in your auto232 you will not need that
expense!!
A normal null modem cable will do for most of the comm port 232.  By most I mean
ChessPartner, Chessbase, and all engines that run in them.  There are other guis
that will allow 232.  One good one is Remi Coulom's wbengine0047.  This will
allow 232 using winboard engine, without installing winboard..  There is
winboard its self.

I will be willing to help get you going if you have any probs, by email!!


The Lan can be done through ChessPartner 5.2...  You will need to ask further on
that.  I don't know?


Chris





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