[geeks] USB to Serial

[Jeff Cole]

Thomas Gallaway wrote:
> This might be a silly question but I was trying to get certain USB 
> devices that act as a serial device to talk to a serial port.
> 
> I know there are USB to Serial adapters where you got a breakout box 
> with either one or a bunch of serial ports. But I need something reverse.

You can just get a plain old USB to Serial adapter. 
http://snipurl.com/by3t is an example (albeit overpriced) from 
RadioShack. I've been using one to connect from my laptop to my Ultra2 
with no problems.