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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by lxgr on Monday October 09, 2023 @05:06PM (#37825476)
I have yet to see people die (and/or kill bystanders) by not being able to plug in an HDMI cable to their home entertainment system correctly.
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by notyourwork on Monday October 09, 2023 @05:09PM (#37825513)
I suppose the joke went over your head, sorry about that. I found it comical given the HDMI connector shape and how it would be nearly impossible to get wrong without being oblivious.
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by lxgr on Monday October 09, 2023 @05:29PM (#37825771)
I mean, there already is an integrated element of punishment – if you don't manage to plug in the HDMI connector correctly, you don't get to watch any TV :)
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