>> In fact, the dmesg above was with the ftdi modules loaded. > > You should get some kernel log messages when a new USB device is plugged > in, no matter what type it is. The fact that you are not is a problem. > > greg k-h Do you suppose this would work? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PIU2KO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3CTCSJRE9G6AY