I used the Palm USB Serial device, but I know to look out for the issues like NEVER plug such in before loading the drivers.
Motherboard drivers really can do a number on end-users since most are unaware they get to load such.
This and more at http://www.usbman.com
I have a new eMachine and I am unable to get my palm IIIC or the eMachine to recognize each other. The eMachine has only USB and the Palm uses a serial port - I bought the hub that changes a serial to a USB but there is where they dont connect on my other notebook it is able to connect to the serial but to its USB - is it impossible for them to connect to eachother? the palm is older - 2001
Let me know if therer is any advice.... thanx

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