What is IEEE 1394?
Q: What is IEEE 1394?
A: IEEE 1394 is the name for a set of standards that specify a serial bus which can be used to transfer information.
Q: What are some of the other names for IEEE 1394?
A: Other names for IEEE 1394 include Firewire, i.Link, and Lynx.
Q: What is the purpose of IEEE 1394?
A: The standard is often used to connect a computer to an external device, like a hard drive or digital camcorder. It also has uses to transfer data in cars and airplanes.
Q: How does IEEE 1394 compare to USB?
A: It is similar to the contemporary USB.
Q: What did Firewire replace?
A: Firewire replaced the earlier SCSI for many applications.
Q: Why is making a device understand Firewire easier than having it understand SCSI?
A: Making a device understand Firewire is easier than having it understand SCSI because handling Firewire cables is also much easier than SCSI cabling.
Q: What are some advantages of using Firewire instead of SCSI?
A: Some advantages of using Firewire instead of SCSI include easier handling of cables and easier device understanding.
