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How do I use my USB device in the lab?

UT Physics Linux FAQ
Before inserting your USB memory stick, please log in to the machine directly (not via SSH from another system). Logging in at the console will ensure that the USB memory device is mounted with you as the owner. It is safest to insert the device into one of the USB ports on the front of the computer (rather than those on the back or on the keyboard).

What can I do about the error message "Could not find USB device"?

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The exact error message looks like Could not find USB device (vendor 0x0000, product 0x0000). Make sure this device is connected to the computer You have to set up the permissions on your USB device correctly. See Section 4.3, "Setting up permissions for USB ports".

Using USB Flash Drives Q: Can I use USB-based storage devices in the grad lab?

UT Physics Linux FAQ
It is generally possible to use modern, USB-based memory sticks under Linux; however, not all USB memory sticks will work on our systems. Most USB memory stick devices produced since 2003 will work, while older devices are less likely to be supported. In general, the older the device, the less chance that it will work. The only way to know for sure is to try to use it. We do not provide any kind of card reader on any of the machines.

What is the maximum distance you can use with a USB device?

FAQS (Someting About Data Connections)
You can go 5 meters or around 16 feet from a computers USB port or from a powered USB hub to a USB device. Back To Questions

What do I need to use a USB 2.0 device?

USB Products
The requirement is similar to that of USB 1.1, but all components will have to be USB 2.0 compliant. A successful USB...

How can I use USB 2.0 device in Win98?

FAQ
Windows 98 default supports only USB 1.1. Install a USB 2.0 PCI adapter then USB 2.0 device still can work fine in Windows 98. Some device such as Micronet´s USB 2.0 adapter, it includes a USB 2.0 driver written by third party so it can work in Windows 98SE.

Which USB to Serial device can I use with Solaris ?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
Solaris supports Digi InsideOut Networks' devices and recently, KeySpan and Prolific chipset based devices' support were also integrated to Solaris. Keyspan and Prolific USB serial drivers are available in Solaris Express dated 2/2006 and in Solaris 10 Update 2 and later. PL2303 chip based adapters and Keyspan USA-19HS adapter are available as part of Solaris 10 Update 2. Keyspan USA-49WLC adapter is supported in Solaris Express dated 3/2006 and will be available in Solaris 10 update 3.

Can I use the USB adapter that came with another device with a non-USB controller?

The Control Center FAQ
Not only will it not work, you may damage your device. In order for a device to work with USB it must be compatible and have appropriate drivers. Some early releases of the Freestyle Pro and Precision Pro were not USB compatible; if it did not come with an adapter you are out of luck.

Why do I get the error message "Could not claim the USB device"?

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The exact message looks like *** Error ('Could not claim the USB device') *** Could not claim interface 0 (Operation not permitted). Make sure no other program or kernel module (e.g. dc2xx or stv680) is using the device and you have read/write access to the device. You have to make sure that no such kernel module is loaded and that you have set up the permissions on your USB device correctly, such that you have (non-root) write access to the camera device.

Can I use floppy disks or USB flash drives in the lab?

DSU Information Assurance Lab
No, according to policy you cannot use any type of removable media to bring it or take out software/files. Please, contact Steven Graham so that software can be made available on the systems.

Why does my USB device seem so slow?

UT Physics Linux FAQ
It might seem that the USB device is fairly slow, especially when writing to the device. This is for two reasons: Firstly, USB devices are substantially slower than hard drives or other high-speed media; furthermore, larger-capacity flash memory devices are often slower for write access than low-capacity devices. Secondly, we mount the device in "synchronous" mode, which makes writes seem slower than the more common "asynchronous" mode.

Can I use a USB serial device for console access?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
Yes, but only Prolific based devices connected to an uhci controller are supported (ohci and ehci are not supported). this time, there are no secure USB commands to transfer data to or from a USB mass storage device. If you are concerned about USB security, please add the following lines to the file /etc/system exclude: drv/scsa2usb

Getting Started Q: How do I use my XXX USB device with Linux?

Linux USB FAQ
You can either manually configure /etc/conf.modules (or /etc/modules.conf with 2.4-ready versions of modutils) to load the modules you require like this; alias usb uhci post-install uhci modprobe printer post-install printer modprobe joydev post-install joydev modprobe hid This makes sure the modules I need for my joystick and printer are loaded, if you modify your system startup to "modprobe usb".

I want to use FoxMail on a USB or other removable device... how to do that?

Questions about the general usage of FoxMail
Foxmail uses the absolute path ONLY for accounts(mailboxes) located in the folder selected by the user... If you create your accounts in the default location (\mail), Foxmail could be used from any logical drive (like on USB drives wich can have different drive letters allocated in each different computer) without any problems arising while doing so.

Where can I go if the computer lab is full or in use for a class?

FAQ - Abilene Christian University
If the computer lab is full or is in use for a class, you can use one of the 15 laptop computers available for 2-hour checkout at Team55. Printers for the laptop computers around the library are located on each floor.

How do I use the Idea Lab?

Frequently Asked Questions
Add a new idea by using the Add New Idea Form. You must complete an Idea Form with all of the information about your idea and save it to the database. After you save it, it will be available for view on the Idea Journal page. You should review all of the information in the Idea Lab related to building your idea and taking action on your idea. You should then find a mentor who has experience with ideas like your and request that they review your idea to find out how you can take action on it.]

How do I eject the USB Device?

JMTek Customer Support
Close all the files accessed from the USB Device. Click the green icon on the system tray. Click on "Stop USB Mass Storage Device" A window would appear "The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system." Click "OK" and then unplug the USB Device. Note: The green icon do not appear on Windows 98SE Operating System. Just make sure no files are open and then remove the USB Device.

The T8 is not seeing my USB device. What can I do?

Tableau Frequently Asked Questions
Under certain circumstances the T8 will fail to recongize a USB device which is attached to the T8 before turning ON the T8. As a workaround, try turning ON the T8 first, then attaching the problematic USB device. This may allow the T8 to recognize the device properly.
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