Re: [NTLK] usb-serial adapter in OSX

From: Martin Joseph <NT_at_stillnewt.org>
Date: Sat Jan 20 2007 - 13:36:40 EST

On Jan 20, 2007, at 10:22 AM, Alex wrote:

> I have a CP Tech serial to usb adapter that I'm trying to use in OSX
> to hook up my newton. Unfortunately, the mac only sees the cable as a
> USB device.

Uh, it is a USB device.
> I went to CP tech's website and found a driver, but when
> you open the d/l all you get is a unknown file type ... I'm thinking
> maybe it's an os8or9 driver?

What is the file name, maybe that will give us a hint? or perhaps
the link to the driver so we can investigate?
> Does anyone have a driver for OSX that
> works? Does anyone use this brand of cable? Am I out of luck here?
Sometimes using system profiler, you can investigate the chipset of
your adapter and then seek out a driver at the chipset vendors site...

Marty

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