FAO those running SECS S8 ECU's or any DIY mappers/ tweakers

What operating system and type of serial port do you use ie, propper serial or USB/ Cardbus adaptors.

Im running XP and a USB to serial adaptor. Getting all sorts of errors whilst connected to the ECU or should I say when it wants to connect.

thinking of running dual operating systems (XP & 98) and getting a PCMCIA serial card.

Any help really appreciated

Cheers Brian