I'll say DB-9 and everyone will understand what I
mean.
Yes, you want a B-size shell with 9 pins. I'll probaly hand you one with
holes for 25 contacts, but only fit them in positions 1-8 and 20 or
something :-)
Sorry, this is one thing that _really_ annoys me. The connector is a
DE-9, and no ammount of 'common usage' will get me to change.
-tony