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[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 days ago (2 children)

the GPMI cable comes in two flavors — a Type-B that seems to have a proprietary connector and a Type-C that is compatible with the USB-C standard

I actually copied this from the article to come here to the comments and have a whinge about all the different USB-C standards, and here you are explaining the reason why.

[–] rmuk@feddit.uk 2 points 2 days ago

The whole point of USB-C is that it's a standardised connector that allows anyone to shoehorn their own protocol down it if they want using Alt Mode. Moreover, they can do that without breaking compatibility with other USB-C - or even just specific features - if one of the devices doesn't speak their crazy-ass moon protocols. This is a benefit of USB-C, not a failing.

[–] vane@lemmy.world -5 points 2 days ago

Don't get so excited. Read my comment again.