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Subject: Re: auto232 USB??

Author: Tony Werten

Date: 06:27:07 05/05/02

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On May 05, 2002 at 07:14:07, Timothy J. Frohlick wrote:

>Chris,
>
>Is that USB 1.x or USB 2.0 ? The latter has a data throughput of 480 Mbit/sec
>which is fast enough.  In order to use USB 2.0 in and older machine you need to
>get a USB 2.0 add-on card for $30-40.00 US.  Most older computers use the USB
>1.x which is only 12 Mbit/sec.

How many moves/sec do you want to play ? I think usb 1 should suffice.

Tony

If you have one machine that is USB 2.0 and the
>other USB 1.x then you will be limited to the slower speed. As far as I know
>there would be no problem using a USB cable to link one USB port to the other.
>If you use USB 2.0 then you need a USB 2.0 cable.
>
>Tim
>
>On May 05, 2002 at 06:49:09, Chris Taylor wrote:
>
>>Auto232 USB
>>
>>I have noticed this new feature in Hiarcs 8.  I was wondering if a simple usb to
>>usb cable is needed, or some powered device?  Is it similar to comm port
>>auto232, or is some more software needed?
>>
>>I have a lap link device that uses the usb ports, for moving files between
>>computers.  It is called Mega-Data.  Do I need a powered divice like this?
>>
>>Will auto232 ever be the same again..............
>>
>>Chris.



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