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From: nee@cf_su14.Sbi.Com (Robert Nee)
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Subject: Re: What the heck is this AUX device?
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Date: 4 Feb 91 22:21:44 GMT
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> Two questions. First, I have my mouse on Com1:, will using OX.sys
> screw the mouse up?

> Second, is OX.sys part of the SDK? If so, where is it documented in
> the SDK? If not, where can one get it from?

I have my mouse on COM1: also and use OX.SYS without any problems.
I think DOS routes all output for AUX: and sends it to COM1: but
if someone traps output to AUX: and sends it to the MDA then the
COM port never gets involved and should have no problems.

OX.SYS is not part of the SDK.  It is just one of those things that
is floating around.  It is probably on cica.cica.  Look there.

Robert F. Nee <nee@cf_su20.Sbi.Com>