Michal Z. said:
Hi,
I would like to know if it is possible to use DOS programe under WinXP Pro
which uses serial port COM2 for collecting billing data?
If there is any way - let me know?
If the DOS software uses proper operating system function calls to
access the COM2 port and if the computer has a COM2 port installed
then there should be no problem.
However if the DOS program bypasses the operating system and takes
direct control of the serial port hardware then this will not work
under Windows XP.
The only way to be sure is to try it, or to check with other users of
the same software to see if they can make it work with Windows XP.
And if it is a commercial program that you are using then posting the
name of the program and of the manufacturer back here might get you a
response from others who have used, or tried to use, the same product
with Windows XP.
Good luck
Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
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