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Firewire

Oct 3, 2004 1:42AM PDT

Can someone explain Firewire in simple language? What are the advantages of having it?

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Re: Firewire
Oct 3, 2004 1:51AM PDT

In short, it's just like USB in that data is sent serially bit-by-bit on a small number of wires. Firewire adds layers of protocols and interfaces to make it a "standard".

I find both USB and Firewire to be useful but just like Ford and Chevy, both can move data in the PC and the cars get you from here to there.

Best of luck,

Bob

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Re: Firewire
Oct 4, 2004 7:16AM PDT

Firewire-or firewire A(400) is basically the same as USB 2.0(480). USB 2.0 is supposed to be a little faster. In
actually use, Firewire is still a little faster. Also,
Usb has to go through your computer and use its resources, Firewire(1394) does not. Comes in handy for things like camcorders, duping media,etc. Both have their
advantages, so I added a Firewire PCI card. chuck