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> FTDI work very well under windows or linux. Once you add the
> appropriate driver (via the linux kernel) you can boot
> either winblows or linux and use the 9pin-serial-to-usb
> as you like with either OS.

The device is setup and works (hence the existance of the /dev/ttyUSB0 devi=
ce). If the driver wasn't setup that device wouldn't be created. It works f=
ine with minicom. Its just not responding in wine or vwmare (when mapped to=
 a windows com port).