[COLUG] Re: colug432 Digest, Vol 36, Issue 9

[Andy Ingraham Dwyer]

> The drivers for the Prolific USB to serial chip set are built into
> most OSes these day (Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD and Windows). So for a
> NoName device check to see if it is Prolific based.
> 
> There are a couple of competing chipsets but for those you have to
> reply on the maker for drivers. And usually they're only on Windows.
> 
> If you want to look for a reliable brand Keyspan are very good. And
> seem to use Prolific (at least in the ones I have).


I've heard good things about the Keyspan ones, too.  I believe they are 
available on Amazon for about $40.

I have a Belkin N10117 that I'm not using that you can have.  It is based 
on the Realtek rtl8139.  I don't know if it will do for you or not, 
though...


-Andy