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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by kccqzy on Monday October 09, 2023 @04:01PM (#37824770)
You can make a USB-C hub that has only a USB-C port.
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by skinner927 on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @12:19AM (#37828470)
Why buys a $5 cable when you can buy a $20 cable?
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by kccqzy on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @12:59AM (#37828648)
What makes you think a USB hub shaped like a cable must necessarily be more expensive than a regular cable?
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by crote on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @06:53AM (#37830538)
The need for active electronics.
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