[ltp] USB RS-232 serial?

Eric Lofstad linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:46:36 -0500


I don't know if it is available in brick and mortar stores, but the US232 has linux drivers
http://www.saelig.com/ftdi.htm


On Mon, 04 Aug 2003 12:23:44 -0700
Wil Cooley <wcooley@nakedape.cc> wrote:

> 
> I just got a new R32, which is a very nice system, once I tweaked it. 
> The only thing it's really missing is an RS-232 serial port, which I
> need occasionally for connecting to serial consoles on network
> equipment.
> 
> I've looked at the list of USB devices the work and don't work, and it's
> rather baffling.  Can someone recommend one that's available at the
> larger outlet chains, like Best Buy or Office{Depot,Max}?  (I tend to
> shop with local stores, but since their stocks are variable, it's
> probably easiest to go with the US-wide chains.)
> 
> Wil
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