> > And are you able to make the converter transmit over RS-232 
> > without the handshaking lines driven or looped back?
> 
> yes
>
> The hardware isn't very interesting: Three wires from the converter to
> the MAX232 (GND, RxD, TxD).
>
>    Prolific USB-to-serial comm port (COM9)
>       driver: prolific 9-4-2002 1.5.0.0

FWIW, this is the exact same driver that worked on my laptop with one 
converter I've had afor a year or so but not with a brand new one straight out 
of the box (same brand, model...Bafo BF-810). I also use just a 3 wire serial 
connection with no loopbacks. Running Win XP Pro with all latest service 
packs & updates. And AFAICT the v2.0.2.1 driver fixes it.

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