JS wrote:
Some of the USB adapters work, some don't.

Take a look at pfranc.com - I'm using one of their adapters on a laptop
with a busted serial port. So far it's done everything I've needed,
including iPAQ hotsync via a serial cradle.

I'm not connected with them - just a happy customer.

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