This is the readme file for the disk that accompanies the following book: Serial Port Complete: Programming and Circuits for RS-232 and RS-485 Links and Networks by Jan Axelson copyright 1998 ISBN #0-9650819-2-3 Published by: Lakeview Research 2209 Winnebago St. Madison, WI 53704 Phone: 608-241-5824 Fax: 608-241-5848 Web: http://www.lvr.com Email: jan@lvr.com *** This readme file contains descriptions of the other files on the disk, tips for using the files, and listings of the files and directories arran ged alphabetically and by computer type and chapter number. Rules for Use All of the files on this disk are provided for your use. You may use any or all portions of the files in your programs and distribute such programs without payment of royalties, if you agree to the following disclaimer: The information, computer programs, documentation, and other material on this disk are provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty concerning the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the material or the results obtained from using the material. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be responsible for any claims attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in the material on this disk. In no event shall the publisher or author be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the construction, performance, or other use of the materials contained herein. ***