On 11/2/05, Harv Nelson <ai9nl at arrl.net> wrote:
>  Has anyone used a USB to DB9 serial converter?  This model or similar
>
>
> http://www.usbgear.com/23210129.html
>
>  Is there any other (cheaper!) you'd care to recommend. Are any special
> drivers or modules required?  Is "Hotplug" sufficient?

I know the ones we use at my work (a Belkin single-port adapter)
require special drivers for Windows, that create a virtual COM port.
Unfortunately I do not know if they work under Linux.

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Dave Sherman
MCSA, MCSE, CCNA
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