1. Comparison of search engines:Wikipedia and About.com Universal serial bus(USB) Metropolia University of applied sciences. Jack Migwambo 18/10/2010

2. Contents Definition of USB History Study and results Comparison and evaluation Relevant information Conclusion References

3. Definition it is a standard type of connection for many different kinds of devices. Generally, it refers to the types of cables, ports and connectors used to connect these many types of external devices to computers.

4. History and uses of USB Developed and invented by Ajay Bhatt in 1996 Was originally designed for personal computers Used connect computer peripherals such as; mice and keyboards digital cameras printers personal media players flash drives and external hard drives Network Adapters

5. Study and results Keywords Flash drives Hard drives Firewire USB ports

6. Relevant information USB ports and cables are used to connect devices such as printers, scanners, flash drives, external hard drives and more to a computer. In fact, it is so popular, it's even used in nontraditional computer-like devices such as video game consoles, wireless phones and more.

7. Conclusion Wikipedia summarises the details thereby making research a little difficult. About.com gives details,elaborations and further references making research disambigous. USB has become a standard connection method

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