Re: [OCLUG-Tech] dumb question. how to I tell a USB1 from a USB 2 port.

2011-09-13 Thread Charles MacDonald
On 11-09-13 06:31 AM, Bill Strosberg wrote: >> > There typically is also a BIOS setting allowing you to choose USB mode > of operation. Many motherboard support forcing USB ports to older modes > for older hardware. > I was thinking more of not plugging something like a mouse into the "more valu

[OCLUG-Tech] My 1st BLUG meeting

2011-09-13 Thread Charles Nadeau
Having moved from Ottawa to beijing in July, i was eager to find a LUG group here and I found one!b I am just back from my 1st meeting of BLUG, the Beijing Linux User Group (http://www.clubbeautiful.com/) and I think this mini "report" will interest you. The meeting was held in a Russian restauran

[OCLUG-Tech] Developments in device drivers

2011-09-13 Thread Paul B
It's not like anyone needed help figuring out that device drivers represent some of the larger hurdles in setting up and operating any OS. Here's a nice little look at the problem and some solutions in development. http://m.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=25676&sr=true&srtype=58 Regr

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] dumb question. how to I tell a USB1 from a USB 2 port.

2011-09-13 Thread Bill Strosberg
On 11-09-12 10:48 PM, Charles MacDonald wrote: > My generic computer is supposed to have both USB 1 posts and a USB 2 > port. is their an incantation that will tell me which are which (for > example if I plug in a memory stick, can I get a list that says it is > plugged into the USB or USB2 port.