linux firewire recommendations

[Roger Oberholtzer]

On Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:32:53 -0800
Bill Campbell <bill at celestial.com> wrote:

> On Sat, Jan 04, 2003 at 10:17:24AM -0700, Collins wrote:
> >Anyone familiar with linux/fireware/adapters etc.?
> >
> >I'm looking to attach my JVC DVL805 camcorder to my linux box. 
> >Obviously I will need to add a firewire adapter to the box and software.
> 
> I'm using an Adaptec unit (downstairs so I can't see the model).
> 
> When I was in CompUSA last week, I saw some adapters that have both USB 2
> and FireWare on the same PCI card.

USB2 is about 5-10% faster than firewire. In practice, they are roughly the
same in thruput. I am just waiting for the 800 mbit version of firewire. If
it is still on. I am guessing that USB2 will kill the current firewire.
Unless the proposed double speed version ever makes it to product.


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