Is LightWave v9 compatible with the parallel-port dongle?
Yes. For artists operating on the 32-bit PC platform, LightWave v9 will work with the parallel-port dongle. We do encourage all users to upgrade to the newer, more flexible technology of the USB DUO dongle, which can be done for free at the time of a LightWave 3D upgrade, but we will continue to support the parallel-port dongle for the foreseeable future.