At 12:54 pm +0100 26/11/99, dapple wrote: > >> I just wanted to say this about the wonderful world of USB. I'm >afraid this > >> new technique of MS and Intel (among others I believe) just >isn't as great as > >> it sounds. > > > >USB is much faster than old-style serial and ADB, and (unlike) ADB is > >hot-pluggable. What's not to like? > >Like I said, it sounds wonerful, but if it doesn't work, it's just not so >wonderful. I rather have a rock-solid system than to be able to hot-plug my >keyboard once in a while. I know it takes time for software- and >hardwaredeveloppers to optimize it, but I get the feeling it gets more and >more common that developpers release new products too soon, so that they get >the money faster, but the consumer gets an unfinished product. I think the >LAMP-manual is a nice example as well. i had terrible problems with serial communication when i started Midi on the MAC (especially after the Atari) and ADB had been a pain for me, tho it DID work in the end. so don't be under the illusion that the serial ports and the ADB were always solid and reliable, that took time too. personally my experience with Logic Unitor support on USB is good so far (i do have (OMS ?) problems with my Midisport USB interface) Best Regards, Gareth Jones: http://www.garethjones.com