Lionel Wagner wrote:
> The OBD II software is Linux based and therefore must
> be made available free for download. I did this two
> years ago and installed it in a 486 laptop. The "catch"
> is you have to use a proprietary cord between your
> computer and the car. It was sold at the time for
> 100 dollars. I hesitate to pay this, and remain
> looking for a non-standard DB16 plug.
>

It's not all Linux. There are several Windows packages as well as for
Mac, pocket-PC, and I believe there's even some that run on a Palm Pilot
type device.

The 'cord' is more than just a cable with different connectors. There's
an interface box to convert the various protocols to serial or USB. There
are several different ones available and you can also find kits to build
them and/or info on how to build one from scratch.

And since when does all Linux based software have to be free? That would
be nice but it's definitely not true...