An USB plug that goes both ways

Re:An USB plug that goes both ways by sliverstorm on Tuesday January 25, 2011 @04:34PM (#2140980)

Probably because it's just really, really simple. Short of audio jacks, it's one of the simplest computer plugs in existence. That's a good thing when you're trying to achieve universal adoption.

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Re:An USB plug that goes both ways by Murkin on Tuesday January 25, 2011 @05:05PM (#2141130)

I wonder how that explains the over-complex multi-layer protocol. (Go look up OTG)

Or maybe because USB-IF is built of committees made up by (mostly) the least productive people in given large organizations.

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Re:An USB plug that goes both ways by regularfry on Wednesday January 26, 2011 @09:52AM (#2143421)

Unfortunately, audio jacks are also bone-headed.

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