Dave <someplace@nowhere-nice.com> wrote:
> I want to control an electronic switch that needs a couple of TTL level
> signals. It is possible to use a Sun for this? I was thinking about
> programming the parallel port, which has in the past been used in PCs,
> but I'm not sure how easy it is on a Suns - I have a feeling it is not
> so easy.
>
> Suns available include a SPARCstation 20, Ultra 60 and Netra T1. Speed
> is not an issue and I dont mind sticking a transistor on the output if
> needed.

sure. why not? Parallel is parallel, and can drive a transitor or even
better, an optoisolator, then your load.