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What is FIREWIRE?

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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 06:17 AM
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Just saw this on a computer ad. What is it and where do you find it?
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 06:27 AM
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Also known as IEEE-1394, it's a high-speed interface to your computer. Similar to USB, but much much faster. Fast enough to hook an external harddrive to. High-end digital video cameras use it to transfer video to computers, too. (Sone calls it "i-Link".) All current Apples come with it. SoundBlaster Audigy cards have a version of it to, and there are several FireWire expansion cards available.

http://www.1394ta.org/Technology/index.htm
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 07:52 AM
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it's hot, don't touch!
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 08:14 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Elistan
[B]Also known as IEEE-1394, it's a high-speed interface to your computer.
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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Thanks to all.
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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come on man! get with the times!
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