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From: johnston@oscar.ccm.udel.edu
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Subject: Re: Does anyone make an external switch for serial port?
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Date: 27 Dec 90 02:52:25 GMT
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In article <5466@marble.UUCP>, derosa@motcid.UUCP (John DeRosa) writes...
>toma@bit.UUCP (Tom Arneberg) writes:
> 
>>.........I'd like to be able to switch between
>>the two externally....... 
> 
>I bought a 4 way Macintosh serial port switch for about $50.  I
>think there was also a 2 way version.  They are push button and
>very low profile.  I got mine from MacWarehouse.  Manufacturer:
>DataSpec.

The same DataSpec ABCD switch-box goes for $27.50 from ORA Electronics,
9410 Owensworth Avenue, Chatworth, CA  91311.  1-818-772-2700.
It's a nifty box, with suction-cup feet that let it sit conveniently
on top of CPU or monitor.

Part no. is XXDSM804 for the switch-box; you'll also need a "straight-
thru" cable, part no. XXAPL-8ext-6.  They take VISA/Mastercard.

-- Bill (johnston@oscar.ccm.udel.edu)