[mythtv-users] Re: Homebrew PVR Multi-Circuit

[Joseph A. Caputo]

On Jun 21, 2004, at 4:00 PM, Robert Kulagowski wrote:

> > I guess I could use the
>> parallel port for IR I/O and then use a serial port for the LCD and 
>> LEDs as an alternative approach.  Does anyone have any other ideas or 
>> comments?
>
> Using the parallel port means that you're going to loop out the back 
> of the machine back inside if you're using an internally mounted 
> display. I can't think of a motherboard that has internal headers for 
> parallel like they've got for USB or firewire, so the "pretty factor" 
> is going to be impacted.  Good thing most people don't see the back of 
> their machines that often.

I have 2 AT mobos with internal parallel & serial headers :-)

Actually, I think you'll occasionally find a mobo with a parallel 
header for a 2nd parallel port.  Usually server-grade stuff though, I 
think.  It certainly is becoming less common.

-JAC