USB = XML ?
Thursday, December 14, 2006
I am total XML fan, wanting to have almost everything propogated via XML. I once posted in a PHP forum regarding ROR (Resources of a Resource) which is a replacement for robots.txt but in XML format. When I asked for others opinion, one response I got was from nielsene who said :
Ugh, please no. I hate the growing trend to XML-ify everything.
XML is a useful technology, but its not a pancea. In many cases it only adds overhead to both storage and processing.
Now, I agree to his point of processing, but then again, processing techniques have become increasingly faster and storage is multiplying by second.
I find a similar trend taking place in domain of USB devices. I was searching for an online store to buy the cool Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard and found that it was available at thinkgeek. I was checking out other cool high-tech products and realised that the sitname thinkgeek was just right - theres hardly anything available that would be of interest to the general consumer. Only geeks would even think of buying it ! What the heck is someone going to do with a USB Rocket Launcher or Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers connected to his PC's USB port ? Atleast they could've been connected via bluetooth to get rid of the confinement. Anyway, I was going through some of the USB-based products that could interest me.
If I need to connect all these devices to my PC via USB, I would need 14 extra USB ports ! And these are only the ones I would I want to get now. As my list grows, I would probably need like a 100 USB ports. Do you think this is defintely USB-ifying everything ? English is now the standard universal way for communcation across different territories. XML is becoming the way for software. And now its USB for hardware. I think this justifies the need for a atleast one common channel for propogation in every aspect. I dont think we are -ifying everything, we just need atleat one common route.
Now, where can I buy a multi-USB-connector connected via bluetooth ?
Roll-Up Keyboard Additional Connectivity: PS2 | FrogPad Additional Connectivity: PS2 |
StealthSwitch | 7" Widescreen Digital Frame with USB Host |
Linksys Network Storage Link | USB Data Link Transfer Cable |
USB Skype Phone | Surround Sound USB Audio Adapter |
Prodikeys MIDI Keyboard | External USB Video Card |
eStarling Wi-Fi Gmail / Flickr Enabled LCD Frame Additional Connectivity:Wireless 802.11 Network | USB FlexLight |
USB Battery Charger | 4-Port USB Hub Illuminated Mousepad |
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