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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by Paianni on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @06:51AM (#37830517)
The 6-pin connector was nice. But laptops and camcorders generally had the 4-pin connector (sans power)...not so nice.
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by kergonath on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @11:05AM (#37833015)
Indeed. The small one was very flimsy and annoying to use.
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