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Are some different? Are drivers required?
Yes and yes/no. OSes now have better support for USB to serial. I picked the Keyspan years ago because it had great driver support. I had to install the drivers on XP and OS/X to use. I have had no problems with my Garmin GPS, Zaurus PDA, and 48GX with the Keyspan on XP or OS/X. It even works with VMware running XP on OS/X.
I'd guess that USB->Serial has matured enough to just work.
BTW, I have also had great luck with Bluetooth to serial. I have two different kinds and both work great with XP, Linux, and OS/X without any drivers required. The only issue with BT->Serial is that you need to power the device.