Oct
30
Using USB To Serial Converter In Windows 7 With Putty
October 30, 2009 | 3 Comments
I’ve recently upgraded to Windows 7 Professional. Even though it is a major enhancement compared to Vista, I found out that the driver that I used for Vista can no longer detect my USB-to-Serial converter on Windows 7. I manage to find the solution while browsing the net and I would like to share my findings.
I got my USB-to-Serial converter to work after installing Prolific USB-to-Serial Driver. Click here to download it.
I came to know that HyperTerminal is no longer a part of Windows since Vista and I found Putty to be a very powerful alternative, besides terminal emulation, it is also a Telnet and SSH client. You can download it from their link here http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ .
To connect to your USB-to-Serial converter using Putty, first you must identify which port is allocated to your converter. To do this in Windows 7, Go to Start -> Right Click Computer -> Manage . Then Computer Management (Local) -> Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) -> Prolifec USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM3) . You should see your device listing similar to the image on the left.
Take note of the Com Port that your connector is using. You will need this information to configure your Putty. To connect using Putty to your device using the serial interface, firstly startup the Putty program. Enter the correct port at the “Serial line” input box. Then at the Connection type: choose Serial. Click on Open and your session should start immediately.
Press on the Enter key and you should get some response from your device.
References :
http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/4476-prolific-usb-serial-driver.html
http://www.windowsvistaplace.com/hyperterminal-alternative-in-windows-vista/downloads/
Oct
17
Utopia By Within Temptation
October 17, 2009 | 1 Comment
Within Temptation is a not so well known symphonic rock band from Holland that I enjoyed listening to. As I was doing some background research on them I found out that they are releasing their new album “An Acoustic Night at the Theatre” soon. I also checked out their new video Utopia and thought it was nice. I’ll definitely get their new album!
For some reason the YouTube video link on their website was broken. Luckily I managed to download it before it went down. The video is of good quality so it will take awhile for it to be downloaded. The lyrics follows. Enjoy..
You can download it here (Right click -> Save Link As..)
Within Temptation – Utopia Lyrics
The burning desire to live and roam free
It shines in the dark and it grows within me
You’re holding my hand but you don’t understand
So where I am going, you wont be in the end
I’m dreaming in colors of getting the chance
Dreaming of trying the perfect romance
The search of the door, to open your mind
In search of the cure of mankind
Help us, we’re drowning
So closed up inside
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are?
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?
I’m searching for answers, not given for free
You’re hurting inside, is there life within me?
You’re holding my hand but you don’t understand
You’re taking the road all alone in the end
I’m dreaming in colors, no boundaries are there
I’m dreaming the dream, and I’ll sing to share
In search of the door, to open your mind
In search of the cure of mankind
Help us, we’re drowning
So close up inside
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia
Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are?
Why does it rain, rain, rain, down on utopia?
And when the lights die down, telling us who we are
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia
Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are?
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia
And when the lights die down, telling us who we are
Why does it rain?
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