Re: [Debconf-discuss] Wanted: a PL2303 USB-to-serial convertor
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:32:31AM -0400, Daniel Kahn Gillmor wrote:
> On 07/27/2010 03:45 PM, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> > Does anyone have a spare PL2303 USB-to-serial convertor that they don't
> > mind borrowing to the video team for the duration of debconf? I was
> > supposed to bring four, but miscounted and only brought three.
>
> i've got one here with me, and you can borrow it for the duration of the
> conference. if i see you i'll give it to you, or just come find me.
>
> The only thing is if we end up needing to work with managed switches
> (and i can't reasonably configure them in the coffee room where we have
> machines with built-in serial) then i might come steal it back briefly
> to tweak the console. at the moment, though, i don't think that'll be
> necessary, so you should be able to just have it for the duration of the
> conference.
Got it, thanks.
(To the other people offering serial convertors: thanks for doing so,
but it won't be necessary anymore)
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