Re: Joystick portability questions...

[Dennis Payne <dulsi@identicalsoftware.com>]

> Yes. The Sega Genesis controller, for example, has a plug that exactly
> fits a DB-9 port. There is a hack in the Linux driver that permits the
> COM port to interface with this controller. Some other companies also
> make serial joysticks, for use on laptops. One such device, I believe,
> is the Gravis Stinger.

Well since I recently purchased a laptop without a game port does anyone
know of a serial/parallel port joystick that works well under linux.

Dennis Payne
dulsi@identicalsoftware.com