serial ports

[Keith Barrett]

On 13/07/2012 17:25, Janina Sajka wrote:
> Kyle, I wouldn't dream of contradicting your experience except to say
> that it's obviously not indicative of the world at large.
>
> It may be your experience, but that's all it is. Serial ports can be
> had, for very little cost, unless someone wants to markup the price
> unreasonably. We've established that. Let's move on.

Well, they may be available where you people are but here in the u.k. I 
am having real issues.

I have even found work stations in other parts of the world that contain 
serial ports but when you search here, the product is unavailable.

Following a suggestion on the list, looked at the supermicro work 
stations but seems that noone can get one in the country.

Thanks all for your interest, looks like I will have to look on the used 
market.


>
> Janina
>
>
> Kyle writes:
>> I am such a computer builder who will customize a PC to a client's specifications. I haven't been asked to build a computer with a serial port recently, but unless it is in fact non-negotiable, the increase in the price of building such a computer seems unreasonably high for technology that is many years behind even today's low-end budget technology. As not only a computer builder but also an advisor to people who want to build their own machines, I find it very hard to sell anyone such outdated and obsolete technology, especially if it causes the price of the machine to jump significantly. If a serial port is a strict requirement, perhaps the used workstation is in fact the best option.
>> ~Kyle
>> --
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