Maybe younger people never heard of them, but anyone who's been in computers long enough knows Centronics invented the first standardized interface for printers which was used for many years until USB came along. I know many people who still use it and think it's less problematic than USB.
Centronics designed connectors were also used in SCSI applications and in a lot of other specialized areas. They were known for their high quality, but expensive designs.
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LB @ Dec 21st 2008 11:42AM
"the relatively unknown Centronics" ?
Maybe younger people never heard of them, but anyone who's been in computers long enough knows Centronics invented the first standardized interface for printers which was used for many years until USB came along. I know many people who still use it and think it's less problematic than USB.
glenn s @ Dec 22nd 2008 5:36PM
Do you really think that this is the same Centronics? This is another company using a recycled name (even if they bought the rights) to get attention.
I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Dec 22nd 2008 1:29AM
Centronics designed connectors were also used in SCSI applications and in a lot of other specialized areas. They were known for their high quality, but expensive designs.