Richterkessing, Frank H (GEA, 055132) wrote:
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> Chris Eddy Wrote:
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> > It has been a multi-week ordeal getting USB to run on the PC.
> > First I bought a new PC. .

> In order for USB to take off, it needs creative peripherals that
> also fit the available bandwidth.

USB on Windows 98 is a sane replacement for the many
peripherals that are currently available that plug
into the printer ports. The rise of many of these devices
came from the reluctance of PC users to open the box
to add new devices.

USB is a universal interface that even with its limitations
can provide a flexible way to change the configuration
of a computer. The beta versions of Windows 98 although
far from perfect shows a lot of potential with Plug and Play
USB devices that don't require re-booting.

USB device hardware and software is quite easy compared
to most other protocols. I expect as it becomes available
it will become quite popular

Walter Banks