Package Javax Comm (NEWEST)

Enables communication with external hardware like modems, barcode scanners, and custom sensors.

The package, often referred to as the Java Communications API or JavaComm, is a legacy API developed by Sun Microsystems to provide Java applications with low-level, asynchronous access to serial ( ) and parallel ports. Overview & Purpose Package Javax Comm

Oracle/Sun dropped support for the original JavaComm API years ago, making it hard to find official downloads. While it was once a stable and flexible

While it was once a stable and flexible solution for Java-to-hardware communication, javax.comm should be avoided for new projects . It is extremely difficult to set up on modern systems, and superior, actively maintained libraries are readily available. What is your current goal with javax

(like jSerialComm) if you are starting a new project. What is your current goal with javax.comm ? Opening up new ports to Java with javax.comm - InfoWorld