Bruce Murphy  <pack-news@rattus.net> wrote:
>> Because there is no need.  USB2 does the job and supports usb1 devices
>> as well.  Firewire will be used for video purposes as needed, may be
>> challenged by DVI.  Both will be niche markets on the desktop.
>
>For 'the job' read 'mouse and suchlike'. Now let's talk about being
>able to move disks around easily etc.

Bruce, you're parroting the same bullshit over and over.  

USB2 based drives are just as portable as firewire ones.  And both 
interfaces are fast enough for available hard drives.  

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Jason O'Rourke www.jor.com