diff --git a/drivers/usb/serial/pl2303.c b/drivers/usb/serial/pl2303.c
index 3292956..3d8cda5 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/serial/pl2303.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/serial/pl2303.c
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
  */
 #define DRIVER_DESC "Prolific PL2303 USB to serial adaptor driver"
 
-static int debug;
+static bool debug;
 
 #define PL2303_CLOSING_WAIT	(30*HZ)