For those of you who need a compact parallel cable for file transfers and printing I have found the solution! Go to your local Radio Shack and pick up the following items. 2- male d style subminiature solderless 25 position connectors for ribbon cable. Cat# 276-1599 1- 36 position male printer connector (centronics) Cat# 276-1533 1- package 25 conductor ribbon cable Cat # 278-772 Assembly is simple. insert cable into one of the db25 connectors and crimp together, I use a vice but a crimp tool is available. Cut cable to desired length and crimp other db 25 connector to other end. Be sure to match pin 1 on each connector to the colored edge of the cable. The centronics connector crimps on about 1" from either end. being sure to match pin 1 on the connector and the colored edge of the cable. That's it! You're done. Now you can do file transfers or print from any hardware with a parallel or printer port. All of the above parts are available at the corner Radio Shack for about $15.00. If you need a serial cable you can just eliminate the 36 position connector and use 25 pin female connectors Radio Shack Cat#276-1565. All these parts are available at most electronics stores I used Radio Shack part numbers because I can always seem to find one when I need it!