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From: ndeng@EULER.BERKELEY.EDU
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: IEEE-488 Interface?
Message-ID: <8910250801.AA04854@euler.Berkeley.EDU>
Date: 25 Oct 89 08:01:59 GMT
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I heard some peripherals use an "IEEE-488 interface" instead of RS232 serial
or Centronics parallel. What is it? Is this interface compatible to RS232?
Do I need to buy a special card for this interface in case I have a device
to use on my pc? Wher can I get the card? any recommendations?