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I would think with USB as the new technology I would go with it, everything
will eventually go to USB.


Barry Ward <baz@powerup.com.au> wrote in message news:3b1e92be@grissom...
> I am putting together a P3-1000 based machine .  I will also  a USB
> gamestick controller and a digital camera with USB connection.
>
> I have noticed that keyboards come with either PS2 connections or USB
> connections.  Some of the USB keyboards have 2 additional USB connections
on
> the back of the keyboard (makes for easy access plus gives you a free USB
> connection) .  HOWEVER, this additional back of keyboard USB connection is
> limited to 100 milli amps and  the PS2 connection on the back of the
'puter
> gets wasted.
>
> So - which way to go -- a Keyboard that uses a PS2 connection or one that
> uses a USB connection but gives the added advantage of an extra back of
> keyboard connection. ( This one sounds like it would be convenient to plug
> the digital camera into)
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry in Brisbane
>
>

It will? Has anyone told this to the people that make Firewire peripherals?

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"Toad" <ktoye@att.net> wrote in message
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> I would think with USB as the new technology I would go with it, everything
> will eventually go to USB.

How much better is firewire

David B. <ddrew@nh.ultranet.nospamcom> wrote in message
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> It will? Has anyone told this to the people that make Firewire
peripherals?
>
> --
>
>
> ___________________________________
> "Toad" <ktoye@att.net> wrote in message
> news:ILwT6.64923$t12.5153318@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > I would think with USB as the new technology I would go with it,
everything
> > will eventually go to USB.
>
>
>

"Toad" <ktoye@att.net> wrote in message
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> How much better is firewire
>

**I don't have the specs to hand, but around 100 times faster, I seem to
recall. The reality, however, is that FirewireT is probably unnecessary for
things like: Keyboards, mice, dial up modems, etc. USB would seem to be the
cheap and cheerful answer. Still, as prices fall (for FirewireT), who knows?


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Trevor Wilson
http://www.rageaudio.com.au

Yoh Barry, how's your new PC going, still under construction ?
But, what do you do with the existing PS2 ports and just how fast can you
type anyway ?
I'd stick with the PS2 ports for now  and just disable any other ports you
dont require.
If quantity of USB ports is an issue, most mobos have an extra couple
onboard just requiring
an adapter cable.

"Barry Ward" <baz@powerup.com.au> wrote in message news:3b1e92be@grissom...
> I am putting together a P3-1000 based machine .  I will also  a USB
> gamestick controller and a digital camera with USB connection.
>
> I have noticed that keyboards come with either PS2 connections or USB
> connections.  Some of the USB keyboards have 2 additional USB connections
on
> the back of the keyboard (makes for easy access plus gives you a free USB
> connection) .  HOWEVER, this additional back of keyboard USB connection is
> limited to 100 milli amps and  the PS2 connection on the back of the
'puter
> gets wasted.
>
> So - which way to go -- a Keyboard that uses a PS2 connection or one that
> uses a USB connection but gives the added advantage of an extra back of
> keyboard connection. ( This one sounds like it would be convenient to plug
> the digital camera into)
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry in Brisbane
>
>

(snip)
> So - which way to go -- a Keyboard that uses a PS2 connection or one that
> uses a USB connection but gives the added advantage of an extra back of
> keyboard connection. ( This one sounds like it would be convenient to plug
> the digital camera into)
>
The MS natural internet keyboard (the twisted one with the buttons along the
top) is a PS2 interface (for the keyboard) and has a USB plugin for it's
built in USB hub (2 ports on back). The USB part of it is only a pass thru
hub and you gain an extra USB port. You get the best of both worlds...

You answered your own question.  If your USB device(s) are rated more than
.1 amps, then you can't use the keyboard you're talking about for the USB
device(s).  Check the amperage usage of your anticipated USB device(s)
before making a decision.  I'll assume you have USB legacy support for the
USB keyboard in dos (boot diskette), and you're running some current version
of windows.

--
Dave
Overheard at Windows XP development:
"Resistance is futile, you will be absorbed."
e-mail address is bogus...  Reply at newsgroup.
Place replies at top of your post for continuity.

"Barry Ward" <baz@powerup.com.au> wrote in message news:3b1e92be@grissom...
> I am putting together a P3-1000 based machine .  I will also  a USB
> gamestick controller and a digital camera with USB connection.
>
> I have noticed that keyboards come with either PS2 connections or USB
> connections.  Some of the USB keyboards have 2 additional USB connections
on
> the back of the keyboard (makes for easy access plus gives you a free USB
> connection) .  HOWEVER, this additional back of keyboard USB connection is
> limited to 100 milli amps and  the PS2 connection on the back of the
'puter
> gets wasted.
>
> So - which way to go -- a Keyboard that uses a PS2 connection or one that
> uses a USB connection but gives the added advantage of an extra back of
> keyboard connection. ( This one sounds like it would be convenient to plug
> the digital camera into)
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry in Brisbane
>
>

A PS/2 keyboard will never be prone to driver issues.  For the forseeable
future I plan to use them.  I know many motherboards support "legacy" USB
(they have a way to drive a USB keyboard by themselves) but I haven't tried
it.  Still, the keyboard variety is still all PS/2.  I only see a few USB
keyboards out there.

Mouse however, I have no problems with USB.  Seems all new mice come in a
USB flavor.

-SSZ

"Barry Ward" <baz@powerup.com.au> wrote in message news:3b1e92be@grissom...
> So - which way to go -- a Keyboard that uses a PS2 connection or one that
> uses a USB connection but gives the added advantage of an extra back of
> keyboard connection. ( This one sounds like it would be convenient to plug
> the digital camera into)

In article <k6xT6.110281$ff.828586@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, "Trevor Wilson" <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
>
>"Toad" <ktoye@att.net> wrote in message
>news:iUwT6.64934$t12.5153644@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> How much better is firewire
>>
>
>**I don't have the specs to hand, but around 100 times faster, I seem to
>recall. The reality, however, is that FirewireT is probably unnecessary for
>things like: Keyboards, mice, dial up modems, etc. USB would seem to be the
>cheap and cheerful answer. Still, as prices fall (for FirewireT), who knows?
>
>

don't forget USB2.0 is out or coming out very soon.  it's supposed to be 
quick, but i don't know the figures.  it might be as fast or faster then 
ieee1394/firewire.

Obake

Usb 2.0 will not be supported under windows XP which gives Firewire a big
advantage.
Ms stuck it to Intel :O)

Thanks Lane Lewis

Dumn ta dum dum.  Duummmm  dumm dun dumm dun dumm dun duum

"Obake" <obake@gehenna.com> wrote in message
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> In article <k6xT6.110281$ff.828586@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, "Trevor
Wilson" <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
> >
> >"Toad" <ktoye@att.net> wrote in message
> >news:iUwT6.64934$t12.5153644@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> >> How much better is firewire
> >>
> >
> >**I don't have the specs to hand, but around 100 times faster, I seem to
> >recall. The reality, however, is that FirewireT is probably unnecessary
for
> >things like: Keyboards, mice, dial up modems, etc. USB would seem to be
the
> >cheap and cheerful answer. Still, as prices fall (for FirewireT), who
knows?
> >
> >
>
> don't forget USB2.0 is out or coming out very soon.  it's supposed to be
> quick, but i don't know the figures.  it might be as fast or faster then
> ieee1394/firewire.
>
> Obake
>

In article <T5LT6.5216$1Z3.442123@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>, "Lane Lewis" <lanjlewis1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>Usb 2.0 will not be supported under windows XP which gives Firewire a big
>advantage.
>Ms stuck it to Intel :O)

wtf?  how can MS do that?  usb2.0 is a ieee STANDARD.  xp might not support it 
but i'm sure USB will bring out they're own.

Obake