Subj : Re: Making a Parallel Port Laplink cable
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : kirkspragg
Date : Sun Aug 10 2025 22:53:56

 pF>  They make boosters/adapters that run over 4-wire cabling
 pF> 
 pF> https://iec.net/product/parallel-data-extender-non-powered/
 pF> 
 pF> I remember using something similar back in the day. I don't know if it's
 pF> got enough pins for laplink, though.

Good suggestion, the manufacturer states it doesn't support the IEE 1284, but it may still be enough to work as those laptlink cables and the software using them (well fastlyx and laplink) will work on XT machine with an old non IEE 1284 printer port.

It is worth considering & its not that expensive either.

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