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   PID: SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
   On Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:08:06 -0000 (UTC), vjp2.at wrote:   
      
   > Can I just use putty/ssh with a USB-USB cable as a terminal?   
      
   SSH works over a network connection, not a serial line.   
      
   I believe Windows Putty has provision for serial connections.   
      
   > I eventually want to use 1980s peripherals like HP2621a terminal and   
   > OKI82a printer and even a v90 modem. All have RS232 DB25 except   
   > printer which is centronix   
      
   You should be able to attach multiple serial ports via USB. Not sure if   
   there are adapters for parallel ports.   
      
   Plus of course SIMH has provisions for faking these connections virtually.   
      
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