[Gllug] USB to serial converters

[Robert P. McKenzie]

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.

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