[ltp] Re: T43 and T43p entries on IBMs support page

James Knott linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:01:14 -0500


Jeffrey L. Taylor wrote:
> Quoting Paul Ionescu <i_p_a_u_l@yahoo.com>:
> 
>>Too bad the parallel port is still there.
>>I am curious, how many people are using this parallel port ?
>>It wastes precious space. I'd rather prefer a serial port and 2 extra USB
>>ports, or firewire.
>>And I have a lot of friend with thinkpads that feel the same. You cannot
>>attach a floppy anymore to that parallel port, so it can't be for
>>emergency reasons. And how many are using legacy printers ?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Paul
>>
> 
> 
> I am.  DeskJet with factory upgrade to DeskJet 500.  ;)  I'd like both
> parallel and serial port.

And not just those wimpy 9 pin serial ports either.  We need the full 25 
pin connectors!  ;-)