Linux drivers don't differentiate between USB1 and USB2 for much... there
are a couple of places (max packet size, IRQ intervals, etc.), but you
should be pretty safe for most things.

Matt

On Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 11:59:42PM +0100, Michael Pacey wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm need some advice on reverse engineering a Windows USB device driver
> and writing one for Linux. I am building my 'lab' just now, not doing
> 'real' work.
> 
> I want to end up with a Linux driver which supports USB2.0.
> 
> I have two PCs but only one USB2 card. Both PCs have USB1.1 controllers
> too. I could dual boot the PC with USB2 but it's inconvenient.
> 
> Can I RE the protocol while the device is attached using USB2.0 on the
> Windows box, and write and test the Linux driver on the box with only a
> USB1.1 controller? Will I be able to produce a driver in this way which
> will work with both USB1.1 and USB2? 
> 
> Or, should I RE the protocol running on USB1.1, and write/test using
> USB2?
> 
> Or, do I have to buy a second USB2 card?
> 
> Sorry for asking such a basic question! I couldn't find a simple answer
> anywhere.
> 
> ** Please cc: me as I am not on the list **
> 
> Thanks!
> -- 
> Michael Pacey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> 
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