Does anyone know the best way to connect the USB to a WinNT machine.
Can't install new software for it. Is there a USB Plug into serial
port adaptor around?

In case of WinNT "the best way" = "no way". The best way is to upgrade to
XP...

"Alex Staplethorn" <alexstaplegun@excite.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know the best way to connect the USB to a WinNT machine.
> Can't install new software for it. Is there a USB Plug into serial
> port adaptor around?

Out of the box Windows NT v4.0 does not support USB. There are however third
party solutions that will allow you limited USB support. I am going to give
you a link but understand that I have not personally used the product so I
cannot tell you if it actually works. They claim support for several Pocket
PC Cradles

http://store.bsquare.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog&parent_id=127

This solution has been around for a long time.

http://www.ionetworks.com/products/edgeport.html

Dale

"Alex Staplethorn" <alexstaplegun@excite.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know the best way to connect the USB to a WinNT machine.
> Can't install new software for it. Is there a USB Plug into serial
> port adaptor around?

Hi Alex,

If your e330 craddle comes with a dual-connector power cable (USB and
serial), you might be able to connect your e330 with an NT machine through
serial, just as h5450 and Axim.

Any other ideas?


Regards,

T-Shirt.



"Alex Staplethorn" <alexstaplegun@excite.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Does anyone know the best way to connect the USB to a WinNT machine.
| Can't install new software for it. Is there a USB Plug into serial
| port adaptor around?

Hello T Shirt

Yes, a hardware solution is the only one as my employer will not allow
me to install software to support USB. I was wondering whether a dual
connector or event just a serial cable existed - surely I cannot be
the only person wanting to connect a modern PDA to Win NT???


"T-Shirt ~ ~" <bsantiko@interindo.com> wrote in message news:<#pYGGFozCHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP09>...
> Hi Alex,
>
> If your e330 craddle comes with a dual-connector power cable (USB and
> serial), you might be able to connect your e330 with an NT machine through
> serial, just as h5450 and Axim.
>
> Any other ideas?
>
>
> Regards,
>
> T-Shirt.
>
>
>
> "Alex Staplethorn" <alexstaplegun@excite.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:31308d5b.0302061611.4e3ba72e@posting.google.c om...
> | Does anyone know the best way to connect the USB to a WinNT machine.
> | Can't install new software for it. Is there a USB Plug into serial
> | port adaptor around?

alexstaplegun@excite.co.uk (Alex Staplethorn) wrote:

>Hello T Shirt
>
>Yes, a hardware solution is the only one as my employer will not allow
>me to install software to support USB. I was wondering whether a dual
>connector or event just a serial cable existed - surely I cannot be
>the only person wanting to connect a modern PDA to Win NT???

Many PPC OEMs either include a serial connector with the device or you
can order one from their site.
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Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices www.pocketpc.com
What is an MVP? - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
ActiveSync problems? - http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/support/help/activesync.asp

Hi Alex,

Failing from Ed's suggestion, you might want to look for a 'USB to Serial'
converter and see if it can be used.


Regards,

T-Shirt.



"Ed Hansberry, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices"
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| alexstaplegun@excite.co.uk (Alex Staplethorn) wrote:
|
| >Hello T Shirt
| >
| >Yes, a hardware solution is the only one as my employer will not allow
| >me to install software to support USB. I was wondering whether a dual
| >connector or event just a serial cable existed - surely I cannot be
| >the only person wanting to connect a modern PDA to Win NT???
|
| Many PPC OEMs either include a serial connector with the device or you
| can order one from their site.
| --
|
__________________________________________________ __________________________
______
| Ed Hansberry (Please do *NOT* email me. Post here for the benefit of all)
| Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices www.pocketpc.com
| What is an MVP? - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
| ActiveSync problems? -
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/support/help/activesync.asp