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I want to connect my raspberry pi directly to my computer using the serial port.I want to send data and receive data.

I have an old usb prolific cable that has 3 wires GND RX TX is is suitable to work with the pi ?

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There is an article on this - it is possible but takes little play to accomplish. If your cable contains USB<->Serial chip (like one here), it should work. But with USB/ethernet available - why? :)

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I am trying to emulate a device which outputs some data on the serial so the application running on Windows Machine can interpret it.I know I can use a virtual serial driver to emulate the serial port on the windows machine but I tought it will be nice – opc0de Feb 22 at 7:08
I'd use an emulator when possible - less chances you burn something :) – abolotnov Feb 22 at 10:31

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