USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed to be reversible

3 years ago by ooli to c/technology

Someday we'll look back and laugh (or cry) at our early USB struggles.

praise_idleness 4 points 3 years ago

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bitteorca 7 points 3 years ago

The problem is that not every manufacturer orients their ports correctly

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