Fw: New 3.2Gbps FireWire spec approved, not as fast as USB 3.0

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The IEEE 1394 working group has formally approved FireWire's
next-generation standard. The new version defines transfer speeds of
1.6Gbps and 3.2Gbps, is backwards compatible with FireWire 800 and 400,
and uses the same cable standard as FireWire 800. Remember the original
Firewire vs. USB 2.0 debates? It's time for the big Firewire S3200 vs.
USB 3.0 discussion.

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