I would like to configure either a Windows Vista or Windows XPbox to accept inbound connections over a serial port (obviously to a command line). Essentially, what I'm looking for is the Windows equivalent of this: http://dataswamp.net/apple2eserialterm/#serialterm Am I correct in thinking there is nothing built into either OS for this? If so, can anyone recommend an application that provides this service? - Neil

Hi, Based on my knowledge and search, you can use HyperTerminal in Windows XP. How to run HyperTerminal on Windows XP =========== Click Start->Accessories-> Communications->HyperTerminal For some useful information about HyperTerminal: Using Windows Server 2003 in a Managed Environment: HyperTerminal http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/technologies/security/ws03mngd/11_s3hyp.mspx However, Windows Vista does not include HyperTerminal. You can use HyperTerminal Private Edition (latest version being 6.4) and HyperACCESS (latest version being 8.4) on Windows Vista. For your convenience: http://www.hilgraeve.com/products.html hope it helps. Important Note: This response contains a reference to a third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and has not tested any software or information found on these sites; therefore, Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. There are inherent dangers in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.