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

Jeffrey L. Taylor linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:03:28 -0600


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.

Jeffrey