The latest FTDI usb-serial drivers are reportedly 'bricking' counterfeit/clone FTDI chips. Apparently, there is a fix, but for those of us using our $8 Ebay cables, it might be prudent not to update to the new drivers, at least for now.
http://arstechnica.com/information-tech ... e-hackers/
Newest FTDI drivers 'bricking' non-genuine chips
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