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[–] barkingspiders 12 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)
[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (5 children)

Doesn't really apply here - Microsoft is just using its clout to make things work more like they're expected to:

But some of that confusion persists. A weakness built into the USB-C from the very beginning was that the specification for the physical connector was always separate from the specifications for the USB protocol itself....

Microsoft is using its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) for PC companies to mandate support for charging, display output, and at least 5Gbps USB speeds on all USB-C ports built into all PCs...

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 6 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Somewhat pointless without all cables supporting those features, though.

[–] jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 2 weeks ago

It still solves one end of the problem. The cable problem probably needs enforcement from law side.

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