The Ins and Outs of USB 15
karvind writes "The USB specification may be an example of that hybrid de jure or de facto standard, one that clearly earned wide acceptance through its technical merit. Peter Seebach has posted an interesting article in Power Architecture Technology Newsletter on the ins and outs of USB. Article tells history of the USB standard and some of its benefits to users and vendors, as well as where it missed the boat"
Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:2)
From TFA:
I've been using USB devices for a while...and I've never been able to plug one in upside-down...it seems fairly impossible, given the design of the connector. Has anyone else been able to plug in a USB device upside-down?
Re:Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:2)
Re:Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:2)
Re:Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:2)
Hmm...here's the technique I've always used:
It's not that difficult...it's certainly a lot easier than trying to line up a PS/2 plug, and about as easy as a FireWire plug.
Re:Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:2)
Re:Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:2)
I think the author just means that, upon visual inspection, one can not immediately determine which is "up" and which is "down." He's definitely right when he says that labeling is not consistent. Personally, I never saw that as a problem. I'd just try to plug it in and, if it didn't fit, I'd flip it over.
I mean, when your only choices are A and B and A doesn't work, well, problem solved, right?
All in all, I agree with his overall approval of the USB standard. Sure, I remember being in sc
Re:Plug in USB connectors upside-down? (Score:1)
But USB (& PS/2, et al.) you have to look INSIDE the end of the connector (or rely on poorly designed plastic labelling) to determine the correct orientation on the first try.
No way to do it by feel, except trial & error.
Unintended Pun? (Score:1)
Re:Unintended Pun? (Score:1)
...of the day (Score:1)
You mean "du jour," I'm sure!
Re:...of the day (Score:2)