bidirectional serial ports

[John F. Haugh II]

In article <16497 at nuchat.UUCP> steve at nuchat.UUCP (Steve Nuchia) writes:
>My question is, who thought it up?  Any historical notes appreciated,
>but I don't think simple "sighting reports" should be posted.  Mail
>me any from say '86 or earlier.

I recall TRS-Xenix having this feature as far back as 1984 or so.  I
don't have my TRS-Xenix manuals out right now, but I can look it up
if anyone is really interested.
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