So would there be an adapter to use my Dec Talk Express on a USB since
it currently uses the serial poert?
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From: Development Manager <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 6:36 AM
Subject: RE: Legacy vs USB
> 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
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of boris67
> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 9:11 PM
> To: Mailing List, JFW
> 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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