Thanks for the tip. I've got Linux set-up with a PS/2 mouse and it works. I
don't really want to risk breaking anything by changing to a serial mouse when
there should be another way to test the port without tinkering with working
settings. Like I said, It could just be wrong setting in BIOS, I'm rather
BIOS-phobic. Any other tips for checking the COM port will be welcome. I have a
working Palm III and a good cradle, they both work with the PC here at work. Do
you know of some way to use these to verify the COM ports? I also am aware that
IRQ conflicts with my modem might also be the culprit, I just don't know enough
about these IRQ and COM port setting.
Cheers,
John Gay
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