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From: erik quanstrom <quanstro@quanstro.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:49:47 -0400
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Subject: Re: [9fans] usb/serial control open
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> Init is probably the right place to do that, except I wouldn't
> configure interfaces I am not going to use, because, some times, they
> are connected to funky things (like jtag, for example).  I used open
> to do it on-demand.  I don't know if it was the right decision, but
> that was the rationale behind it.  If you think there is a better way,
> proceed :-).

can you explain a little more about why delaying configuration helps,
and how you are using it, esp with jtag.  for instance, is the usb cable
always connected, even when not in use?

i'm trying to understand here.

- erik