Interesting and hot topic... I am not defending ftdi and whenever possible trying to buy cheaper products as probably most of us over here
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however, I would not blame them that tough, they just did try to protect their IP, admit not very inspired and creative, that is. You should admit that they are victims of their good work, unfortunately for them their chip become so popular that at some point instead of counteracting clones, they will have to release it to public domain as common human asset...
And guys, are you blaming that your Saleae cloned copy doesn't work? Yep, they used a chip which is the same as clones use
Don't blame any one for cloning of your product, just because at some point it will become popular...Or you will try to protect some how your IP? Interesting in which way...
I have many "ftdi" based units, have no idea which one is original and which is not, and of course it would be tough time to have them out of work. I hope it will not happen, just because ftti guys are Scottish as some one pointed about, and I believe that after quick and uninspired action as you may expect from highlanders
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, they will sat down and will take a balanced decision which will affect pirates but not us, end users... I don't see the point to attack them unnecessary, after all they are creators, not pirates...
Sorry guys, possible my first post on this forum should not happen in this thread....