Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Compters without printer port

Andy Wander wrote:

> Hey, Les:
>
> I had that same problem with XP(I also had it when I tried Win2K) that the PC would not boot up if the parallel ports were plugged in to the breakout boards.
>
> I was beginning to think I was crazy, as I reported it on the Mach forum, and nobody seemed to have ever heard or seen anything like it before.

THAT is the problem. Unplug the breakout board - boot up - plug in again and
everything is fine. My W2k copy just works without the hassle.
( And then I ship with an XP license ;) )

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