with USB, you need to be running Windows 98SE or later versions (Windows
2000, ME, and XP).As with USB, IEEE 1394 breaks up data into packets that include IDs for the
sender and receiver. Unlike USB, though, an IEEE 1394 chain is not actively
managed by the computer; instead, devices can communicate with each
other and divide available bandwidth so that components with high demand
can grab a larger segment of the pipe.252 Part IV: Failing to Communicate