> The title just about says it all. What's the difference between the > different versions of USB? How do I tell which version my computer > supports? Can 2.0 devices detect a 1.1 connection and scale back? > (Note: not the same question as using a 1.1 device on a 2.0 connection.)
The main difference between the two is speed. USB 1.1 can handle
12Mbit/s while USB 2.0 runs up to 480Mbit/s; that's a huge difference. I
use a program called usbview to manage (at least get info about) the USB
devices on my computers; that will tell you what type it is. You should
be able to apt-get it.
USB 2.0 devices should be able to work just fine on a 1.1 controller.
-Evan
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