Keith, I was not referring to a work station, but a Motherboard -- are you saying you can't get one of the Super Micro mbs in the country? Also, I know a builder in the u.s. who has built me several computers with serial ports, not sure about international shipping, but contact me off list for more information. Keith Barrett <lists at barrettpianos.co.uk> wrote: > > > On 13/07/2012 17:25, Janina Sajka wrote: > > Kyle, I wouldn't dream of contradicting your experience except to say > > that it's obviously not indicative of the world at large. > > > > It may be your experience, but that's all it is. Serial ports can be > > had, for very little cost, unless someone wants to markup the price > > unreasonably. We've established that. Let's move on. > > Well, they may be available where you people are but here in the > u.k. I am having real issues. > > I have even found work stations in other parts of the world that > contain serial ports but when you search here, the product is > unavailable. > > Following a suggestion on the list, looked at the supermicro work > stations but seems that noone can get one in the country. > > Thanks all for your interest, looks like I will have to look on the > used market. > > > > > > Janina > > > > > > Kyle writes: > >> I am such a computer builder who will customize a PC to a client's specifications. I haven't been asked to build a computer with a serial port recently, but unless it is in fact non-negotiable, the increase in the price of building such a computer seems unreasonably high for technology that is many years behind even today's low-end budget technology. As not only a computer builder but also an advisor to people who want to build their own machines, I find it very hard to sell anyone such outdated and obsolete technology, especially if it causes the price of the machine to jump significantly. If a serial port is a strict requirement, perhaps the used workstation is in fact the best option. > >> ~Kyle > >> -- > >> Kyle is a droid. > >> The whole world knows it > >> This e-mail shows it. > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Speakup mailing list > >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici covici at ccs.covici.com
