I bought this so that I could connect my home server to an APC smart UPS. The server is running NUT on Ubuntu 10.04 and worked first time. The cable comes with a driver CD but I did not need to look at it.
The cable does what it is designed to do and I can't fault it. However I was not able to drive 3 monitors from my ATI 5770 as it is a passive cable rather than an active one. The card just isn't up to it.
I had problems with squirrels in the house soffit and fascia. I also used 1/4 chunks of a snickers bar. It took a few days to catch the first one but after the first one the trap probably smelt of squirrel. Caught four so far (hopefully that is all). The trap appears to be long enough so the tail is not trapped and is quite strong. Tip: if putting it on the roof, make sure it is tied to something (if I hadn't I don't think the squirrel or cage would survive the fall).