The Crystalizer Multi CD card ($199.95) provides direct connection to the proprietary interfaces for Sony, Mitsumi, and Panasonic CD-ROM drives. From Crystal Computer (San Jose, CA), the card is also available with voice recognition for an additional $30.
Phone: (408) 383-2100.
The Soft I/O card ($199) from Axxon Computer (Windsor, Ontario, Canada) has four high-speed serial ports as well as two bidirectional printer ports. The 16-bit card is register-level-compatible with 16550-type UARTs and the PS/2 printer port and has on-board BIOS support.
Phone: (800) 361-1913 or (519) 974-0163.
Flexible C++
Matthew Wilson
My approach to software engineering is far more pragmatic than it
is
theoretical--and no language better exemplifies this than C++.
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