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Target Disc Mode:

You've heard about "Target Disc Mode" in all the commentary about Apple's recent decision to drop FireWire from one of its laptops... Wondering what the commotion was about? Learn more about this great function of FireWire from Apple's web page about Target Disc Mode.

Mac as PVR/DVR:

A lot has been written about how to use your Mac as a PVR. We offer these links to help you get started. If you know of additional resources that folks might find helpful, please drop us a line so we can add them here!

Windows Computer as PVR/DVR:

    • The RedButton Software PVR (RBP) RedButton Software is a Linux-based shareware package that gives users the ability to record high definition TV directly from any standard HD cable box to a computer over a 1394 cable (also known as FireWire or i.LINK).  This is intended for use on Windows-based computers and Intel-based Apple computers.

FireWire Reference Tutorial - This document is a FireWire tutorial aimed at engineers that have no previous exposure or understanding of FireWire. Its purpose is to familiarize the reader with FireWire and to build a sound and complete understanding of how the FireWire bus operates from the experiences of expert members of the 1394 Trade Association.

FireWire Design Guide 2010 - This document provides guidelines for implementing FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports on both high level complex devices such as personal computers and simple devices such as inexpensive consumer electronics products. The guide includes references to normative specifications as well as full reference designs that can be used as is or, with the careful consideration of the trade-offs, as a starting point for a more optimized design.

 

 

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