RRRRRR!!!!!!!!! DON'T talk to me about J C Designs Gamecard Pro. Biggest bunch of **** I've used since I last used my girlfriend's Compaq!
The ONLY way around this is to get hold of joystick that uses the USB or serial ports. If you don't have a USB port, get a PC card that gives you a USB port- but make sure you're using W98 SE or higher!
I have ordered a Force Feedback Joystick (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback USB) that also has a serial connector aswell as a USB connector. I, like you have the same problem and hope this solves it- I'll keep you posted!