So what IEEE docs/specs does one need to read to make firewire stack for AmigaOS ?

[beller]

Since firewire appears to be on its way out, even on the Mac, why?  USB 2.0 seems to have become the standard.  Given we already have USB, wouldn't this be simpler?

Bob

[beller]

I'm not saying firewire isn't great, but mainstream use ultimately decides what ends up as standards.  The debate on firewire is pretty much done.  While Apple supports them on the computers for legacy purposes, the iPod no longer supports firewire connections on new models.  If you wanted to push firewire you'd continue putting out iPods with this port.


SCSI, betamax...all great standards that have fallen from mainstream use.  

Now for some real fun, lets discuss the HD DVD format war!

Bob

[beller]

The video user is the only one left still using firewire.  Given the number of direct to DVD cams, I leave you to your own conclusions.

Firewire, for most users, isn't something they use, and even for drives, it's just more portable to have USB 2.0.

Gee, this wasn't meant to start some sort of war!