Re: That is a big sunspot!

Chris L Peterson wrote:
> Does it really require USB2? I've never yet seen a USB2 device that
> wouldn't work with USB1.1, just slower (that backward compatibility is a
> requirement for the USB logo). The LPI system minimum requirements even
> list Windows 98SE, which has no native support for USB2. Other Meade
> USB2 products (like the DSI) work fine with USB1.1.

I *think* that some of the USB hard drives may stall if you try to
format them across a USB 1.1 port; I have no idea why this would be
the case. Otherwise, I think you're right, but it is a *lot* slower,
of course.

Brian Tung <brian@xxxxxxx>
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