Just months after Microsoft said it would not build USB 2.0 support into Windows XP, Adaptec has said it will ship drivers for older versions of the operating system
Adaptec will next month release drivers for the forthcoming USB 2.0 peripheral connectivity standard that work with older versions of Windows. This will give firms the option of using faster USB 2.0 devices without having to upgrade to Windows XP on the desktop.
The drivers, which are already available in beta form for hardware developers, will allow USB 2.0 peripherals to work with Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000. Adaptec´s release of these drivers extends support for USB 2.0 beyond that offered by Microsoft.
So far, Microsoft has only stated its intention to offer USB 2.0 drivers for Windows XP. However, the drivers will not ship with Windows XP itself. Microsoft recently demonstrated its drivers at the USB 2.0 developers´ conference.
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The drivers, which are already available in beta form for hardware developers, will allow USB 2.0 peripherals to work with Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000. Adaptec´s release of these drivers extends support for USB 2.0 beyond that offered by Microsoft.
So far, Microsoft has only stated its intention to offer USB 2.0 drivers for Windows XP. However, the drivers will not ship with Windows XP itself. Microsoft recently demonstrated its drivers at the USB 2.0 developers´ conference.
Would you like to know more?
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2775845,00.html
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