Parallel Port

After countless minutes of researching I have decided to take a chance on downgrading my old desktop machine to run on windows XP.  Mach3 (CNC) the industry standard controller software appears to be most supported (by forum users) and stable running XP.

My original plan was to purchase a USB smooth stepper to control the MX3660 stepper motor drivers.  Budget is tight, so I'm taking a chance with this a PCI to LP1 card.  On cnczone it seems like a crap-shoot if it is going to work or not.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124004