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... Instead, a Nano with an FTDI chipset is recommended, just as Werk says.

Just a correction: Due to reasons explained on this topic from 24-10-2014, I no more recommend a Nano with FTDI chipset, now I only recommend Nano with CH340G chipset.

Yeah, I think the plan is to promote the CH340G Nano after FTDIs' dummy spat.

Yes, now I only recommend arduinos with CH340G chipset.
FTDI have the right to fight piracy, but not at final consumer expenses. What they have done, in some countries is also illegal.