> Actually, a proper RS232 driver has a guaranteed minimum source impedence,
> which would eliminate the need for the resistor. However, the resistor is
> _very_ cheap insurance.

Are you sure this is true for the 5V side where he hooked it up?  It sounds
a little odd, but I don't have the spec sheet in front of me right now.


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