Subject: Re: USB input devices?
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From: nospamhattonr@aug.com (Rick)
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Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 07:52:34 -0500
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Michael Crane <cranem@athenet.net> wrote:

> On Fri, 22 Jan 1999 08:35:02 -0600, Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>
> wrote:
> 
> We (the Apple II community) don't even have support for 10Mbps
> Ethernet, so I don't really believe that we'll get 12Mbps USB.  I'd
> like it (and perhaps even buy it) if somebody were to design such an
> interface, but I tend to be a bit of a realist and as such do not
> believe anybody will make (or at least succeed) in such an effort.
> 


Since ADB/USB converters actually exist, drivers might bethe only
missing part. Now, USB for the A // slots might be different.

> >george mancuso writes ...
> >> 
> >> With the introduction of Apple USB support, will it be possible to
> >> connect a Logitech
> >> USB mouse to an Apple computer?
> > ....
> >
> >     The net seems to be messed up at present; so, can not search for
> >specs on USB.
> >
> >     Apple, Inc. USB support is nice; but, we will probably need to
> >develop an interface on our own. USB stuff (mouses, keyboards, ...) is
> >becoming available. An interface for Apple II computers could be a
> >worthwhile project.
> >
> >
> >
> >Rubywand