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	How to use FireWire target disk mode
		FireWire target disk mode allows a Macintosh computer with a FireWire port (the target computer) to be used as an external hard disk connected to another computer (the host).
		Once a target computer is started up as a FireWire hard disk and is available to the host computer, you can copy files to or from that volume.
		Use a FireWire cable (6-pin to 6-pin) to connect the target computer to a host computer.
	docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=58583 (645 words)

	21st-Why FireWire is Hot! Hot! Hot!
		FireWire offers a standard, simple connection to all types of consumer electronics, including digital audio devices, digital VCRs and digital video cameras; as well as to traditional computer peripherals such as optical drives and hard disk drives.
		FireWire supports up to 63 devices on a single bus, and connecting to a device is as easy as plugging in a telephone jack.
		Hopefully, FireWire's acceptance also means the end of some truly brain dead consumer electronics interfaces, like the ubiquitous Toslink found on many laser discs and CD players; as well as a hopeful farewell to SP/DIF (Sony/Philips Data Interface).
	www.vxm.com /21R.35.html (1200 words)

	Howstuffworks "How FireWire Works"
		FireWire is plug-and-play, so if you connect a new FireWire device to your computer, the operating system auto-detects it and asks for the driver disc.
		FireWire devices are hot pluggable, which means they can be connected and disconnected at any time, even with the power on.
		Because FireWire 800 is backward-compatible with FireWire 400, there are a variety of adapters available to facilitate the combination of both standards on the same bus.
	www.howstuffworks.com /firewire.htm/printable (1167 words)

	“FireWire Port Failures in Host Computers and Peripheral Devices” (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It’s worth noting that the host FireWire port may be on the motherboard (as is the case for most Apple computers) or it may be on a PCI FireWire host adapter card.
		FireWire ports within most peripherals are composed of two devices: the FireWire bridge, which connects to the drive and to the FireWire “PHY”, and the “PHY”, which connects from the FireWire cable to the FireWire bridge.
		Most of the failure modes of FireWire ports are believed to be caused by low quality or worn out FireWire cables, operator error during device and cable insertion, inadequate PHY port protection, and improper design of external FireWire devices which causes voltage surges to the host port.
	www.wiebetech.com /pressreleases/FireWirePortFailures.htm (3076 words)

	FireWire < FAQ < TWiki
		For this reason, FireWire is a popular interface for things such as external hard drives, digital cameras, and the iPod dock station (which also supports USB).
		FireWire was originally born out of a need for a high-speed alternative to USB.
		FireWire ports are generally located on the rear of desktops and the sides/rear of laptops.
	wiki.pomona.edu /bin/view/FAQ/FireWire (321 words)

	Firewire
		FireWire is a cross-platform implementation of the high-speed serial data bus -- defined by IEEE Standard 1394 that can move large amounts of data between computers and peripheral devices.
		FireWire is also a hot plug-and-play technology, which means that a device can be disconnected and then reconnected without the need to restart the computer.
		FireWire is fast--it can transfer digital data at 200 megabits per second, with a planned increase to 400 megabits per second and beyond.
	www.macspeedzone.com /5.0/de/firewire.html (857 words)

	Hardware & Drivers - FireWire
		FireWire is one of the fastest peripheral standards ever developed, which makes it great for use with multimedia peripherals such as digital video cameras and other high-speed devices like the latest hard disk drives and printers.
		FireWire is a cross-platform implementation of the high-speed serial data bus -- defined by the IEEE 1394-1995, IEEE 1394a-2000, and IEEE 1394b standards -- that can move large amounts of data between computers and peripheral devices.
		FireWire speeds up the movement of multimedia data and large files and enables easy connection of digital consumer products -- including digital camcorders, digital video tapes, digital video disks, set-top boxes, and music systems -- directly to a personal computer.
	www.apple.com /firewire (517 words)

	What is FireWire? - a definition from Whatis.com
		- FireWire is Apple Computer's version of a standard, IEEE 1394, High Performance Serial Bus, for connecting devices to your personal computer.
		FireWire provides a single plug-and-socket connection on which up to 63 devices can be attached with data transfer speeds up to 400 Mbps (megabits per second).
		FireWire can work with the latest internal computer bus standard, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), but higher data transfer rates may require special design considerations to minimize undesired buffering for transfer rate mismatches.
	searchnetworking.techtarget.com /sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci212126,00.html (779 words)

	Firewire
		Firewire cards are the mechanism by which you can connect your camcorder to your computer.
		Firewire runs at a higher speed than a USB cable and has a smaller interface than SCSI, making it an ideal transport for moving digital video to your computer.
		This means the Firewire card manufacturer did not include their own drivers, and didn't have to pay software developers to write these drivers.
	www.lovinlearning.org /videoproduction/Adobe/Firewire.htm (585 words)

	FireWire (Linktionary term)
		FireWire peripherals are daisy- chained from a controller port on a device such as a Macintosh.
		FireWire has gained in popularity as more and more people buy digital cameras with the idea of editing video on their desktop computers.
		FireWire will be a boon in the video production field because it provides a fast interface for not only controlling video devices, but also for streaming audio/video data to hard disks with little, if any, loss in quality.
	www.linktionary.com /f/firewire.html (448 words)

	DVI Digital Video Interface/HDCP
		Firewire originally was developed by Apple Computer as a high speed serial bus.
		In late 1995, Firewire was accepted as a standard by the IEEE, henceforth called IEEE 1394.
		We were not suggesting that you not have a firewire connector, what we were suggesting is that if you purchase an HDTV product you get both.
	www.intechlabs.com /ourfaqs/tv/firewire.htm (450 words)

	O'Reilly Network -- What Is FireWire (and How Best to Use It)
		FireWire has been doing all this for years and does it well, in part thanks to Apple's insistence that the technology should really work before you can call yourself a FireWire device manufacturer.
		FireWire devices exist at speeds from 100 megabits to 800 megabits, depending on their age, purpose, and quality.
		While you may not need your iSight to engage in heated discussions with your FireWire cup warmer (yes, there is such a device), being able to pull a cable between two camcorders and copying the data from one onto the other is a nifty trick.
	www.macdevcenter.com /pub/a/mac/2005/07/26/firewire.html (1292 words)

	FireWire Depot- Guide to 1394 iLink cables and adapters (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This cable does NOT draw power from the FireWire bus it is connected to and is usually used to connect to DV Cameras or other self powered devices.
		FireWire also allows you to transfer video images from a DV camera to and from your computer.
		Some FireWire devices receive their operating power through the FireWire cable and don't need to be connected to a power supply or outlet.
	www.fwdepot.com /wcable.html (1735 words)

	Mike's FireWire Information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		FireWire 400 is "S400" IEEE 1394a and is capable of roughly 400 Mbit/sec and uses the rugged 6-pin socket (not the abominable 4-pin socket).
		FireWire 800 is "bilingual S800" IEEE 1394b-2002 and uses a 9-pin socket.
		David was also the one that pushed to allow Firewire to act like a memory bus, which was the key innovation that allows Firewire disks to be their own DMA controllers..
	www.teener.com /FireWire (1642 words)

	M-AUDIO - FireWire Solo - FireWire Mobile Audio Interface for Songwriter/Guitarists
		The FireWire Solo is designed from the ground up as an easy-to-use, high-quality interface for songwriters to record guitars, vocals and more on the computer.
		FireWire connectivity, up to 24-bit/96kHz sample rate support and digital I/O all add up to outstanding sonic performance.
		As simple to connect and operate as it is powerful, FireWire Solo is the foundation of your computer-based songwriting studio.
	www.m-audio.com /products/en_us/FireWireSolo-main.html (363 words)

	FireWire
		In December 1995, the IEEE released an official FireWire specification called IEEE 1394, which describes data-transfer speeds of 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 400 Mbps.
		Even before the specification was finalized, FireWire took on a life of its own, finding its way into not only computers and peripherals but also consumer electronics devices.
		FireWire has also taken off like wildfire in televisions, audio appliances, and gaming consoles.
	www.faculty.iu-bremen.de /birk/lectures/PC101-2003/13firewire/history.htm (278 words)

	MacInTouch FireWire Guide
		FireWire (as originally designated by Apple), sometimes known as IEEE 1394 (the industry standard designation), or as i.LINK (a Sony branding initiative), is a serial I/O interface for connecting computer peripherals - especially high-speed devices such as video camcorders, audio recorders, and external storage devices.
		Wired FireWired DV: FireWired is an external analog to DV converter; it has 2 RCA connectors for composite video I/O, 2 S-video connectors for S-video I/O, 4 RCA connectors for stereo audio I/O, and 2 IEEE 1394 connectors for FireWire I/O. It is expected to ship in Quarter 1 of 2000.
		Firewire Depot: offers 3.5" and 2.5" Firewire hard drive enclosures, and a 2.5" combo USB/Firewire hard drive enclosure (which is supposed to ship in mid to late October, 2000).
	www.macintouch.com /firewire.html (4018 words)

	FireWire - MythTV
		FireWire (an Apple trademark, also known by Sony's trademarked name, i.Link, or the generic IEEE 1394) is a personal computer and digital video serial bus interface standard offering high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data services.
		Finally, there is a bug in the Linux kernel that causes some FireWire chips/doitdonsetups (?) to overflow their buffer and cause excessively high CPU usage.
		There is a Script - Firewire Priming that can be used to test the firewire connection before each channel change.
	www.mythtv.org /wiki/index.php/FireWire (2206 words)

	How Does FireWire Work?
		FireWire is a very complex serial bus protocol, as evidenced by the hundreds of pages that comprise its standard specification.
		FireWire is much more flexible in its accommodation of different data types and topologies than alternative networking systems.
		FireWire uses a "fairness" arbitration approach to assure that all nodes having information to transmit get a chance to use the bus; standard Ethernet does not provide this type of arbitration.
	www.dtvgroup.com /DigVideo/FireWire/Adaptec/1394work.html (536 words)

	Firewirestuff: What is FireWire IEEE 1394?
		FireWire and iLink may be considered a "super set" of the IEEE 1394 standard, but there is currently no practical difference between these brand names and the IEEE 1394 specification standard.
		You may know that FireWire is a connectivity standard that allows you to transfer data at lighting speeds between your Macintosh coumputer and another device, such as a hard drive or a digital camera.
		FireWire 1394 is a packet switching, peer to peer network.
	www.firewirestuff.com /whatis.html (914 words)

	Daring Fireball: FireWire Hysteria
		FireWire is faster for iPod users with Windows, too, but the simple fact is that on PCs, USB 2.0 is much more commonplace than FireWire.
		The advantages of FireWire over USB 2.0 (for use with iPods) are not vast; I suspect most people who own Macs with USB 2.0 ports will simply use the USB cable included with their new iPods.
		FireWire may be better, but most people aren’t going to think it’s $19 better.
	daringfireball.net /2005/02/firewire_hysteria (1556 words)

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