Hi Heinz,
there have been some experiments with USB -> Parallel cables. No joy.
However, there is a USB -> LPT converter available (note: that's a real converter NOT only a USB->parallel-adapter cable!) that MAY do the job, because it presents a standard LPT-port to the computer, not only a parallel connector. UNTESTED! It's just an assumption!
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www.1apc.de]
But: Comparing the price of the uncertain converter (39,90) and the price of a dongle exchange for 49,- Euros .. USB is the connector to go anyway ..
PC Soft offers a dongle exchange that lets you use your current dongle, ask for an exchange while giving your credit card data. They will charge the card with a full WinDev (990,-) if they dont get back the defective or otherwise unusable dongle. Dont forget insurance on the dongle sent !
Kind regards,
Guenter