[comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware] serial and parallel port info requested

nat@bu-pub.bu.edu (Nat Collins) (10/20/90)

Does the parallel port accept input?  If yes, how do I address it?
My prefered language of addressing it is Microsoft C v5.0 via the
inp() command.  Other languages (BASIC, assembly, ?) are also 
acceptable.

Regarding the serial port, is the IBM serial port enough of a standard
that almost any standard UART chip can speak to it?  Any recommendations?

Answers and suggestions will be most appreciated.  Thank you.


Nat Collins