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| | What is serial port? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary |
 | | A port, or interface, that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1 bit is transmitted at a time. |
 | | A serial port is a general-purpose interface that can be used for almost any type of device, including modems, mice, and printers (although most printers are connected to a parallel port). |
 | | This article, from August 1996, describes serial ports, introduces the most general and least expensive ISDN equipment, and provides an outline of the steps to exploit this new service. |
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