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USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed to be reversible (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don't even know that I would call it inexperience. I just think a major part of the first pass was selling the idea of USB. You can design a perfect cable, plug, and protocol, it doesn't mean anyone will use it. Most investors don't know much about the technical details of a product. They do, however, understand the price. If you're trying to make a difference in the world, you don't always get to do it with style and quality.