gentoo-sources 2.6.32-r24 / 2.6.32-r29 lirc 0.8.5 / 0.8.7 / 0.9.0 with lirc_serial - lirc compiles and installs cleanly - lirc_serial seems to work properly (mode2 and irrecord seem to work as usual) - lircd seems to start properly - neither irw or any other application receive input from lirc - after a client connects, after the first key transmitted, there is a lircd log message "Invalid input from device /dev/lirc0", no more reaction on any key pressed further.
please try with 0.9.0-r5