Subject: Re: Can an older Mac mini-din connect to a USB for a serial connection
To: None <josh@ssimr.com>
From: Bill Studenmund <wrstuden@zembu.com>
List: port-macppc
Date: 05/08/2001 12:53:21
On Mon, 7 May 2001 josh@ssimr.com wrote:

> Does anyone know how I could establish a serial connection between the
> printer port on my PowerMac 6500/300's mini-din serial printer port
> and a USB port on my my iMac. I just realized my life is actually
> easier if I don't have to hook up a monitor to get at the Open
> Firmware.
> 
> Is there a cable? an adapter? do I need one of those usb to serial
> converters? How cheap can I do it? Will someone who's done it let me
> know.

Assuming you mean to get at OF on the 6500, this should work fine.

Take care,

Bill