How do I make a Serial ComPort to text I/O with a USB device?  
 
I am currently trying to emulate most of this simple software so I can build better tools in Smalltalk:
http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/sw/propeller/Parallax-Serial-Terminal.exe
 
I am using Cuis 3.3 under Win XP and/or Vista but am willing to use any VM, .dll, or package to get started.  Thanks.

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