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MultiSwitch, the First USB Sharing Hub

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the yours-mine-and-ours dept.

Iddo Genuth writes "A new extension to USB that will enable sharing of various USB peripherals between computers will be available early in 2007. The new MultiSwitch hub technology, developed by SMSC, allows the sharing of information and content from devices such as DVD players, cameras, printers, and scanners, and between laptops and desktops using a simple USB cable. Future hubs may also allow wireless sharing of peripherals."

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  1. Finally by KClaisse · · Score: 3, Funny

    Finally no more complicated CUPS setups for my printer!

  2. Re:The future? by dr_strang · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think your tinfoil hat is on too tight, bro. ;)

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  3. Re:How is this better than a mechanical USB switch by exp(pi*sqrt(163)) · · Score: 4, Funny

    We really shouldn't answer. You've spent your $14. But more importantly, you've clearly made an emotional investment in your $14 hub. If anyone were to point out that this new type of hub was better, you'd feel hurt, and you'd probably start thinking that your $14 was wasted. So I think it's best if we leave you with your $14 hub and the rest of us will keep quiet about the benefit we derive from these new hubs.

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