Hi,
The word "legacy" technology is used to describe some of the older and
relatively obsolete features on personal computers. Most recently, the term
"legacy technology" has been attached to parallel ports, serial ports and
floppy disks.
Computer hardware manufacturers, like Gateway and Dell, want to start
building computers without the legacy components. This will save money,
space (a smaller mother board can be constructed if there are no serial or
parallel ports) and make manufacturing easier. The final result should be
lower prices for consumers, better performance and higher profits for the
computer companies.
The only "losers" will be people who have a lot invested in legacy
peripherals. I believe, however, that these people will be able to purchase
adapters which can be used in the newer systems. I'm not sure though as I
haven't done this research yet.
USB is a relatively new replacement for serial and parallel ports. It is
very fast, easy to install and highly extensible. With USB, one virtually
never runs out of ports as additional "hubs" can be added and more and more
devices can be attached.
Hope this helps,
cdh
Chris Hofstader
Development Manager
Henter-Joyce, Inc.
(727) 803-8000
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Subject: Legacy vs USB
Hi List Members,
I am trying to understand the difference between Legacy & USB technology.
If anyone can enlighten me, I would appreciate the info.
Thanks,
Lowell
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