[Gllug] USB to serial converters

[Sharon Kimble]

On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 08:20:11 +0000
"Robert P. McKenzie" <rmckenzi at rpmdp.com> wrote:

> Dylan wrote:
> 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I need to attach a serial device to a laptop which has no serial
> > port. I guess the way to go is a USB to serial converter, but I'm
> > reticent to shell out for something which might not work...
> > 
> > So, do these things require a driver module to sort out the
> > connection, or should I be able to direct the app's output to
> > /dev/ttyUSBx and expect the system to sort it out?
> 
> There are some brands of USB2Serial adapters that have Linux drivers,
> if you google you might find them.  On Monday when I return to the
> office I'll get the info about the ones we use.
>
Maybe this is the answer to my USB dilemma?  Connecting a usb device [a
palm pda] to a serial port and then being able to sync my pda? Anyone
got any thoughts on this avenue please?

I've googled and come up with 'http://www.sewelld.com/default.asp' where
they have a usb -> serial adaptor for $18.75.

Sharon.
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