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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It has an RS232 port, that's hilarious.

[–] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I use that port more than my usb ports at work, no kidding. You don't know how many things still use that port to communicate even today.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

Oh, I'm aware, I work on fire alarm systems.

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There was a point where I really wanted a decent laptop with one to run STAR C3. Never bought the laptop nor the kit but never knew if I'll need it again. I don't own a Benz anymore but it could literally change on a whim because I do still love them lol

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You can get USB to RS232 cables for very little, so any laptop should work.

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

People have reported those not working very well with STAR / DAS I believe. You can usually buy the kit with a laptop included, I just figured I'd wanna try if it runs on something made less than 23 years ago.