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I have two computers and I'd like to access the serial port on one machine from the other. Is it possible to do this with free software and if so, what options do I have?
The sharing machine is running Windows XP And the client machine is running Windows 7 x64
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I think this might work for you:
Basically is a c# app (source & compiled)
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I've had good success with this Virtual Serial Port. It is free as long as you respect the license.
Do main POS (Point of Sale) products and a lot of stuff still runs on Serial Ports.
Have used this program for a Video Overlay from a POS system to a CCTV/DVR system, and also as a PMS(Property managment system) for POS to Hotel. (aka, room charges.)
You install the software on both the client and server.
Virtual Serial Port Over Ethernet
N. GreeneN. Greene
You can use Total Commander, it is shareware so you can use it for evaluation, although it works fully even without a license.
It has support for linking computers via 'Serial Port's and also many excellent features.
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