[TriLUG] usb to serial adapter

[Joel Ebel]

I'd have to second the Keyspan recommendation.  I've used mine with a 
GPS and an external modem without any problems.  There are some others 
I've used that work, mostly based on the mct_u232 chip, but I'd have to 
say I'm happiest with the keyspan.

Joel

Tanner Lovelace wrote:
> Jason,
> 
> I recommend Keyspan USB to Serial converters.  See 
> 
> http://www.keyspan.com/support/linux/ 
> 
> for more information.
> 
> The short story, though, is that their drivers are included in the kernel
> tree. :-)
> 
> Cheers,
> Tanner
> 
> 
> On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 16:00:02 -0500 (EST), Jason Tower <jason at cerient.net> wrote:
> 
>>do these devices work nicely with linux?  are any special drivers required
>>or is linux support pretty much a given (can i use them with minicom as
>>/dev/ttyS0 or something similar)?  any particular brands/models y'all can
>>recommend?
>>
>>jason
>>
>>ps - those of you who work at ibm, please put a bug in the ear of the
>>thinkpad team to INCLUDE A BLOODY SERIAL PORT ON THEIR LAPTOPS!
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