Why Hasn't the DVI Interface Replaced D-Sub?

nic1m asks: "When DVI connectors started appearing on video cards I thought they were a smart replacement for the old D-Sub analog connector because DVI can support both digital and analog displays. With LCDs rapidly gaining market share I would have expected DVI to replace D-Sub by now. Almost the opposite seems to be happening, however. Many video cards still lack DVI, most LCDs still have only an analog input, and motherboard-based graphics never have DVI. Why has DVI been a relative failure in the market?"

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HDMI = DRM = Patented != Fair Use Right

[computersareevil]

HDMI is bad news for consumers as it incorporates Digital Restrictions Management (DRM).

"Windows has detected you want to connect a high resolution display to your computer. Your current Windows license doesn't allow displays over 1024x768. If you wish to upgrade, please insert appendage you wish to pay with..."

Re:PC Connector Soup

[T-Ranger]

Dump the serial port? Then what do I plug my external modem into?

You buy a used Portmaster 2-er for $31 on EBay and connect 30 modems to it.

DosBox is your friend

[leonbrooks]

Your DOS apps will be asking "What USB?" when you run them safely isolated from reality. Now I have to find a working 5.25" floppy drive so I can have a go at getting my old DOS games back. You can print to file, take screenshots of games with no native screenshot capability, use devices like USB optical mice or graphics tablets that the game authors never even dreamed about.