graphical (KS0108-based) LCD module

[Veri]

Before I purchase, is there any reason why a KS0108-based LCD module, i.e. http://www.geocities.com/dinceraydin/lcd/gfxintro.htm, e.g. as implemented at http://www.compsys1.com/workbench/On_top_of_the_Bench/KS0108/ks0108_controller.html, would not be hardware compatible with the WL-500g parallel port?

The only weirdnesses associated with the Asus || port (i.e. anyone more experienced than me at hardware hacking please say yes/no ;-) might be:
- Bidirectionality for controller readiness signals;
- There are dedicated pins to select one of the two controllers (CS1, CS2; one for each side of the LCD) - I have seen wirings to the line and init pins on a standard PC parallel port, which I guess are then manually controlled;
...and I'm happy to have to write my own driver - which will be interesting.

Advice on preferable controllers, e.g. shouting at me to get a Toshiba T6963C based device (which afaics is smarter and already supported but more expensive), is welcome.

[WlanMan]

Hi

Acording to the Datasheet of the used lpt port controller inside the asus the IO lines are bidirektional, and i think the asus lp driver makes use of this. But most lcd wireing use status lines for ingoing signals so this should be no problem if not. You can use LCDprog (http://lcdproc.omnipotent.net) to controll various displays, but the ks0108 is not supported i think. You habe to look for some alternative then or try to get some compatible grafic lcd from ebay (like T6963C ;)).
As you may have read, the asus lp driver is a bit complicated so i dont know if lcdproc will work, you can try this as i will do some time in the future.

Greets

Before I purchase, is there any reason why a KS0108-based LCD module, i.e. http://www.geocities.com/dinceraydin/lcd/gfxintro.htm, e.g. as implemented at http://www.compsys1.com/workbench/On_top_of_the_Bench/KS0108/ks0108_controller.html, would not be hardware compatible with the WL-500g parallel port?

The only weirdnesses associated with the Asus || port (i.e. anyone more experienced than me at hardware hacking please say yes/no ;-) might be:
- Bidirectionality for controller readiness signals;
- There are dedicated pins to select one of the two controllers (CS1, CS2; one for each side of the LCD) - I have seen wirings to the line and init pins on a standard PC parallel port, which I guess are then manually controlled;
...and I'm happy to have to write my own driver - which will be interesting.

Advice on preferable controllers, e.g. shouting at me to get a Toshiba T6963C based device (which afaics is smarter and already supported but more expensive), is welcome.