On May 30, 2010, at 9:29 PM, iJohn wrote:
My understanding is that USB is and always has been one of Intel's babies. Microsoft has no skin in that game other than they have to at least not get in the way of supporting USB 3.0. Apple actually has a lot more latitude than Microsoft since they control what is or is not allowed to work in their systems. But I expect you will see USB 3.0 showing up on Mac's simply because they will be using Intel chipsets. And since USB is Intel's, their chipsets *are* going to support USB 3.0.
The USB support is in the Southbridge, and so far Apple has been using Intel's Southbridges.
Intel is not expected to support 3.0 for a while, as it is concentrating its resources in other areas.
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