Re: USB input devices?

[nospamhattonr@aug.com (Rick)]

Mike Kent <Mkent01@galileo.cris.com> wrote:

> Supertimer <supertimer@aol.com> wrote:
> 
> > Ethernet is not here more because of the lack of will from Apple
> > than from lack of capability.  After all, the Apple II Ethernet card
> > was real and canned just before release.  System 6.0.1 is mostly
> > set up to support Ethernet.
> 
> If this is true, then it suggests an easier project for Tom's friend to
> work on -- an Ethernet card.  After all, the almost-support that 6.0.1 has
> for it will be much easier to turn into a useful product than the no
> support that System 6.0.1 has for USB.  Heck, perhaps enough time has
> passed that Apple would be willing to let some third party (Alltech?)
> resume where they (Apple) left off.
> 
> Alright, I'm dreaming again.  But it was good while delusion lasted.
> 
> Mike

hmmm.. Ethernet... wouldnt that be a driver situation too? How hard
would it be to get Appletalk/Ethernet going?

... and ADB/USB converters already exist.