James S Jones tapped out this message on 3/29/2003 12:06 AM >1) PCI 2.1 refers to what version of the peripheral connect interface >(PCI) standard the card works with. This number can describe a >motherboard, audio cards, video cards, network cards, SCSI cards, >FireWire cards, and so on. It tells you nothing about USB.
Okay I figured that out. >2) Unless the card packaging specifically says it's USB 2.0, you can >bet it's USB 1.1. And, last I looked, there weren't any CompUSA branded >USB 2.0 cards. Yes it was BestBuy (sorry I goofed) and it is a protocol 1.1 speed. >3) Even if it were a USB 2.0 card, there are no USB 2.0 drivers >(extensions) for "classic" MacOS (OS 9.x and earlier). To take >advantage of 2.0, you need to run OS X. Yes I realize this now. >4) All USB 2.0 cards and devices are supposed* to fall back to 1.1 if >one or the other is less than 2.0. So, in principle, you could use a >2.0 CD burner, but it wouldn't run at full speed. OK so if I hear complaints that it is slow this is what I will say. However, I did buy her a used SCSI but she didn't want that on the chain with the scanner. I say it would work better but maybe not. Thanks for the quick lesson. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
