Mart
Tue Feb 19 11:00:40 PST 2008
I think you'll find it more than just "a crossover in the connections".
It does actually contain an active device (containing amongst other things,
a couple of chips and isolating components) to prevent power and signal
level issues. So don't be tempted to make a DIY version with a couple of 'a'
ends.
Mart
"AlmostBob" <anonymous1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "J?ns M?rtin Schl?tt?r" <nomail@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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>> "Jeff Richards" <JRichards@msn.com.au> wrote:
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>> > Yes, but the technology is different than a camera. See an example
> here:
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http://www.linkusb.com/
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>> > There are several other similar products.
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>> Is there a technical reason for a special cable?
>> Or is it just for the income of the producer?
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> a standard USB cable has one 'type a' plug and one 'type b'( type b mini,
> type b micro), different plugs on each end,
> a pc to pc cable has type a plugs on both ends, and a crossover in the
> connections so that the input of one pc is connected to the output of the
> other.
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