[PLUG] RadioShack Gigaware USB to serial (DB9) converter *FREE*

[King Beowulf]

On 10/7/19 8:28 AM, Galen Seitz wrote:
> On 10/7/19 7:28 AM, Johnathan Mantey wrote:
>> I'm guessing the Prolific chip in the converter is a knock off, and has
>> been intentionally disabled by the latest Windoze versions.  FTDI and
>> Prolific both have a problem with counterfeit devices.  The solution they
>> applied was to make their drivers refuse to work with counterfeit HW. 
>> I've
>> found Linux to be more forgiving.
> 
> Based on my experience with a USB to TTL serial converter, I'd be
> hesitant to use anything with a counterfeit chip.  Of course, some
> knockoff designs may be better than others.
> 
> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RDH054R4VD4S6/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0153718YQ>
> 
> 
> galen

It's not necessarily counterfeit, given I used in over 2 MS OS versions
with reliable performance connecting to the serial consoles of a number
of laboratory gadgets.  The Prolific web site did have a warning about
counterfeit chips, but also had a statement that earlier versions for
the PL2303 no longer have driver support.  It would have been nice if
they had also updated the device ID as it does not seem they did so.

-Ed


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