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It's more like ethernet. Just because the physical layer connects doesn't mean they speak the same protocol, and I'm of the opinion that's just fine.
by jaggederest 9y ago
It's more like ethernet. Just because the physical layer connects doesn't mean they speak the same protocol, and I'm of the opinion that's just fine.
- Too 9y agoI like the analogy but it has two flaws: 1. Missing protocols in the IP layer can be solved by software. If your CPU is missing a thunderbolt chipset, a driver update will not help you. 2. The physical layer is not actually the same, some USB-C cables don't have all the necessary pins for power charge or high speed data.