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Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - AlphaDog - 05-23-2006
I'm looking at all the "leftover" computer parts and pieces that have accumulated in my den, and I found a USB2 card that I bought for the MDD, but it was never installed. Can I stick it in the B&W that I use as a server? The B&W has a G4 550 processor in it and is running 10.3.9. My Canon printer is supposed to be USB2, but I've been running it with USB1; a little speed bump would be nice.
Thanks!
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - ka jowct - 05-23-2006
It should work.
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - AlphaDog - 05-23-2006
Thankee. It won't blow up or anything, huh?
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - Racer X - 05-24-2006
probably not.
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - Gutenberg - 05-24-2006
But it could. That would be fun. If it starts throwing sparks would you give me a call so I can come over?
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - AlphaDog - 05-24-2006
Sure! If it explodes, I'll try to get to the camera before calling 911.
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - bangman - 05-24-2006
It's funny but I've never thought of the words "trusty" and "B&W" taking place in the same sentence.
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - Racer X - 05-24-2006
Your experiences may differ a bit from others. My 3 B&Ws 2 rev 1s and a rev 2, have all been very reliable, with the exception of the FW controllers in the rev 1s.
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - Jimmypoo - 05-24-2006
OWC cards with FW and USB 2 on them are now $20.
I paid $110 for the same thing (from OWC) for an Orange Micro, back in April 2002.
I called yesterday to get a credit for tthe difference between what I paid and what they sell for now - but Ben told me he was sending me an old shoe instead.
Hey -- if it is a $90 shoe, I'll take it.
Re: Can I add USB2 to my trusty B&W? - Racer X - 05-25-2006
Is it a nice shoe? Can he send me one, then you can send me yours, then i will have a pair of nice shoes? Everyone deserves a pair of nice shoes.