On Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 04:26:09PM +0930, Berndt Josef Wulf wrote:
> 
> Every so often, the USB->Serial port stops working unprovoked with the 
> following message output to the console:
> 

I have a prolific based usb->rs232 which seems to be rock solid but if
I borrow a work mates converter it works for a while and then stops, I
have to unplug it from the usb and plug it back in again to bring it
back to life.  I think it may even be a targus - I can check at work
tomorrow.

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Brett Lymn