On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 8:50 PM, Jason KG4WSV <[email protected]> wrote:
> > The Keyspan devices either don't have a serial number or the driver > doesn't make use of it. The driver does at least make the device > special file's name unique to the location of the device in the USB > tree, so it'll have the same name if you plug it in the same way ever > time. Plug it in to a different port, though, and it's a different > name. > Why would I need to plug it into a different port? That isn't a functional requirement on my part. And if it isn't anyone else's, I fail to see the problem. I didn't notice any difficulty plugging it into any port of my computer and using it, fwiw. The FTDI is hands down the best device. The serial number is part of > the device special file name, so it doesn't matter when or where you > plug it in - the name is always the same. > For you, great! I really like the Keyspan and it's absolute ease of use. I think I will call the Keyspan the best device because I value ease of use and not some mystery plugging in all the ports non-issue. Best, Chase _______________________________________________ Xastir mailing list [email protected] http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
