jor@soda.csua.berkeley.edu (Jason O'Rourke) writes:

> 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.  

In theory, perhaps. But having heard exactly the same statement made
about USB 1.1, I think I'll not leap onto this particular bandwagon
either.

USB is, and will always be, a poorly implemented, poorly designed,
cheap and nasty technology. Thank you again, Intel. I'm made
particularly happy by the USB 2 standard not requiring compatibility
with 1.1 devices[1], and with the number fo semiconductors manufacturers
who baulked at producing controller chipsets for it.

B>

[1] last time I checked it was a Jolly Good Thing, but optional.