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USB 2.0 For Linux
SilentTone writes: "PCWorld is reporting that USB 2.0 or high speed USB will be hitting Linux first half 2002. Intel is already providing space on its Pentium 4 motherboard for the USB 2.0 controller. With a transfer rate of 480Mbps (more than firewire's 400Mbps) it seems promising." Update: 09/04 23:02 PM GMT by H : So, somewhere between my preview and going live, I seem to have "lost" the link - if you find it, please post below. I'm looking - in the meantime, this is a good Linux and USB tutorial, and Blue Cat Linux is supporting USB 2.0. HA! Found it - story updated.
If you were to read the headline, Linux gets this in Q1 2002. WinXP is gold *now*, meaning that it'll be out before then. Beyond that, I'm running 2.2.18 right now, so yeah, that too will require a separate download.
If you're gonna bash MS, do it with proper logic.
(I'm sure this'll win me a modding-down)
Q: What do you think about American Culture?
A: I think it's a good idea.
(adapted from Gandhi)
Does it really matter weather Linux supports USB 2.0 before manufacturer X?
Do we really need to act like a bunch of kids arguing back and forth about our toy being better than someone else's?
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Linux gets USB2 support? Great.
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Linux isn't going to be behind the curve on this new technology? Excellent.
But seriously people, do you seriously feel that it's only possible for Linux to be considered a viable operating system if we parade our wins?Microsoft will support USB 2.0 when the situation demands it.
Hey, If you want to do an item by item comparason between operating systems, and are willing to admit failures as well as success: go for it.