> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu On Behalf Of kenasw@btinternet.com
>
> I have a question about usb to serial converters, if I recall
> correctly these devices present an extra com port on the
> pc and they work without any software. I know that they
> are HID devices, but how do hid devices create a virtual
> com port,
>
> or have I got it wrong?

They are not HID (Human Interface Devices), they come with their own drivers
which create the virtual serial port.

Paul


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