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From: "David O'Brien" <obrien@freebsd.org>
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Subject: Re: Proof of concept: soundcard as console device
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On Fri, Aug 31, 2007 at 12:57:30PM +0200, Hans Petter Selasky wrote:
> BTW: Why can't you use an USB serial adapter connected to the PC ?

That requires a USB stack that runs without using interrupts.
That is the stumbling block.
 
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