That's only partly true. Win 98 supports many devices that Win 95 does not.
Also, Win 2000 supports many devices not supported by Win NT. Many pointers
and keyboards are supported on older operating systems, but devices like
scanners, ethernet adapters, video capture cards, printers, USB microphones,
external storage devices, most likely will not work on NT or Win95. That's
why you hear terms like "added USB support" on the OS's product information.
A USB port won't work without software.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Doris Beers [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 8:03 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Trackballs
USB support is a hardware issue, not software, unless
you are using an old mac. I am typing this on an NT
machine with functioning USB support.
Doris
--- Glenn Bond <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> RE: TrackballsSerial or PS/2 mice work with NT, but
> definitely not USB. Check out the Kensington Expert
> Trackball. (Lack of USB support shouldn't be an
> issue.
>
> Glenn Bond
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Institute for Disability Studies
> The University of Southern Mississippi
> Box 5163
> Hattiesburg, MS 39406
> Voice: (601) 266-6622
> Fax: (601) 266-5114
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> http://ocean.otr.usm.edu/~wbond
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: George Power
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 1:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Trackballs
>
>
> Tim,
>
> Thanks for the info on WinNT NOT supporting USB,
> that really bites, but thanks. Serial it is I guess.
> Any suggestions of what trackball to use in my
> situation, I need a trackball that a user can take
> up in there hands (if necessary), A trackball that
> the ball will not fall out and roll away, and a
> trackball with big buttons for ease of use.
>
> Any suggestions
>
> Thanks again
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Harshbarger
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 11:47 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Trackballs
>
>
> George,
>
> If you are using NT, you will have to use a serial
> mouse. Windows NT does not support USB. I believe
> the only Windows operating systems that do are
> Windows 98, ME, and 2000. Thank goodness we have a
> gadget geek on our team!
>
> Tim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 12:37 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Trackballs
>
>
>
>
> Hey everybody
> I am looking for a track Ball that will work with
> WinNT Workstation 4.0 Serial or USB
> This trackball will be used on an adaptive
> workstation for people with limited movement with
> there hands
> I am also looking for a track ball that the ball
> don't come out easy so it wont grow wings and fly
> away (if you know what I mean)
>
> Any suggestions of what make / model?
>
> All suggestions welcome
>
> George
>
>
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