Previously, David Aikema chose to write: > 2. Would an optical mouse get enough electro-juice via the serial port to > enable it to work... or are the ps2 and usb ports capable of powering more > demanding devices? >
I wouldn't think the serial port can provide enough power. The PC serial port doesn't have a dedicated power pin. AFAIK, power is gotten from there by tying certain signal pins (RTS+CTS??). I would doubt it could power it. I think you can buy adapters that'll steal power from the keyboard or mouse ports, though. Check out B&B Electronics, or Black Box. I think they have web sites. HTH, Tim _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
