NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors Release 3.3
System Driver Overview

Driver: FTG Light Pen
Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #2058
Last Update: December 18, 1997

Availability Information

Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*:  Yes, Version 3.30, as NeXTanswer #2059
Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: FTGSerialLightPen
Driver Type: Other
Driver Scope: Product Family
Supported Components: 
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: EIA-232 (Serial)
Supported Connectors: 
Access Mode: Serial
Adapter Memory: 

General Overview notes: This driver will support several FTG light pen models connected via an FTG PXL-780 serial interface.  This driver may be used in conjunction with other pointing devices to allow the user to select the most convenient input device at any given time.

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
PXL-780 Light Pen Interface (Serial)
FT-356 1-Button Light Pen
FT-357 2-Button Light Pen

Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):

Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
This device driver provides information in the Configure application's help panel. Choose Info>Help from the Configure menu and scroll down to find this device driver's help topic.

Known Problems

Driver Version Notes

Future Planning

Future / Update Planning:  
Reason for New Driver / Update: 
New Driver / Update Timeframe:  

New Driver / Update Description: 

Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work.

* - Any NeXTanswer number that is blank indicates that a driver will not be released for this version of NEXTSTEP.

** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

Product Vendor
FTG Data Systems
8381 Katella Ave
P.O.Box 615
Stanton, CA  90680

800/962-3900 x386