> They specifically note that you MUST buy an evaluation kit to get the
> drivers.
>
> I assume that the intention is that EVERY users has a working
> system with
> proper RS232 interface, properly wired USB connector etc.
>
> "It doesn't work with my xxx  ...."
> 'Have you tried it with the evaluation board."
> "No."
> "Call us back when you've tried it. Click"

That might not be a problem when I am developing a product with the
chip, but what about my customers? I like the FTDI approach: I make the
gadget, FTDI supplies the (OS-dependent) drivers to the customers. Of
course my PC software is in Python so it is portable too :)

Wouter van Ooijen

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