Wireless USB coming to Linux

Section: Communications, Smartphones, Computers, WirelessUSB is possibly the most popular connection out there. Though current models aren’t as fast as Firewire 800, almost every device supports USB in some form. The main problem with USB, though is all the wires it uses. Sure, one USB wire isn’t so bad, but when you start getting multiple cables they start getting more then a bit annoying. Until now cutting those cables has been possible, but not in most devices. Jungo and Wisair are working together to bring Wireless USB to Linux and Linux-embedded devices. These devices include set-top boxes, TVs, smart phones and even DVRs. It will allow users to connect to the devices without having to have a laptop or extremely long USB cables. Obviously... [read full story]                    

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