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PatParadise · 03-11-2008, 07:33 PM

It would be easier to use a MAC than a PC. When we purchase our Dell we specifically ordered the computer with two serial and two parallel ports. I spent at least one half hour explaining how important the computer have these ports and was told we would have to wait two weeks to get this custom computer. In three days the computer arrived with no serial or parallel ports. Comp USA had a PC card with parallel ports and Best Buy had a PC card with Serial Ports but would not work with the T-Max. I had to purchase a USB to Serial Adaptor. When we called Dell they denied ever agreeing to provide parallel and serial ports. As our computer died we had no option but to struggle.

Today you can no longer purchase parallel port or serial port cards and install in a PC, they will not work with Vista and as such they are no longer available. however, if you purchase a MAC and Windows XP, you can still obtain USB to serial and USB to parallel adaptors for a MAC. We have a star printer, cash drawer, touch screen and T-MAX. I have owned 10 MAC computers and they work without having to think or spend hours installing removing and reinstall software. I wish you could purchase software for MAC period and end all this mickey mouse stuff, PatParadise, (IMWW)

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PatParadise IMWW Join Date: Jul 14 2004 Location: 9202 Lexington Ave, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Age: 60 Posts: 314 Rep Power: 5	Re: Any Mac users out there? It would be easier to use a MAC than a PC. When we purchase our Dell we specifically ordered the computer with two serial and two parallel ports. I spent at least one half hour explaining how important the computer have these ports and was told we would have to wait two weeks to get this custom computer. In three days the computer arrived with no serial or parallel ports. Comp USA had a PC card with parallel ports and Best Buy had a PC card with Serial Ports but would not work with the T-Max. I had to purchase a USB to Serial Adaptor. When we called Dell they denied ever agreeing to provide parallel and serial ports. As our computer died we had no option but to struggle. Today you can no longer purchase parallel port or serial port cards and install in a PC, they will not work with Vista and as such they are no longer available. however, if you purchase a MAC and Windows XP, you can still obtain USB to serial and USB to parallel adaptors for a MAC. We have a star printer, cash drawer, touch screen and T-MAX. I have owned 10 MAC computers and they work without having to think or spend hours installing removing and reinstall software. I wish you could purchase software for MAC period and end all this mickey mouse stuff, PatParadise, (IMWW) Last edited by PatParadise; 03-11-2008 at 10:54 PM.