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How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? (Developers)

posted by Damien, 06.01.2013, 16:05

Hello,

I've been wondering how many parallel ports I can use in my Dos programs. I mean, considering the fact that I have many PCI slots with many "add parallel port card".

I have seen several times the number of 3 or 4 ports, but I'm not sure of this.
And What is the nature of this limitation? Is the the same for all x86-based PCs? Does it depend on the hardware, the bios, the operating system ?

In other way, have you ever managed to use 4 parallel ports at the same time ?

And of course, same question about serial ports... is there a limitation of 4 ports? Or can we go further with more serial PCI cards ?

Thanks

Complete thread:

• How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? - Damien, 06.01.2013, 16:05
  • How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? - RayeR, 06.01.2013, 21:32
    • How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? - marcov, 07.01.2013, 18:29
      • How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? - RayeR, 08.01.2013, 03:49
      • How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? - Damien, 09.01.2013, 12:58
        • How many parallel and serial port can I use in DOS ? - RayeR, 09.01.2013, 13:40