[fpc-pascal] com port using prolific driver

[Paul Breneman]

John,

> I'm trying to get data from a device via a serial (com) port, 9600 baud,
> connected via the prolific cable (serial to usb). This allows one to connect
> a serial device via a usb port (many new PCs do not have a real serial port.
> I've  loaded the prolific driver.
> 
> Anyone have fpc program that'll work on win xp.

I have some files here that might help you get started using the SynaSer 
package with FPC:
   http://www.turbocontrol.com/simpleserial.htm

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