> Good question, Wouter.  I cheated when I wrote the email 
> because I didn't actually remember the chip number.

Our freelance librarian Rob will flog you with the correct references :)

> However, in the final analysis I don't think it matters if 
> handshaking is
> demanded by the hardware or software, it's not a good idea to 
> build a RS-232
> serial port device for widespread use without some accommodation for
> hardware handshaking.

That's where your opinions still differ, especially for a serial gadget
were I also provide the PC software. But I guess the dead horse won't
move at all, no matter how hard we beat it.

Wouter van Ooijen

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