Hmm. No such luck getting that output with tail -f /var/log/messages when I plug in the Arduino.
I get this instead:
Dec 25 19:19:38 linuxbox kernel: [504955.976029] usb 5-1: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
Dec 25 19:19:38 linuxbox kernel: [504956.204952] usb 5-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
Also its lsusb listing is unusual(?):
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 0403:6001 Future Technology Devices International, Ltd FT232 USB-Serial (UART) IC
I'm guessing this means that my system isn't registering the Arduino correctly. The unit works, though: I get a green power light, and the "L" LED blinks at a steady rate (about 3 blinks per second). Should it not be continuously blinking like that?
Thanks for the prompt reply BTW 