Wireless USB coming to Linux

USB is possibly the most popular connection out there. Though current models aren’t as fast as Firewire 800, almost every device supports USB in some form. The main problem with USB, though is all the wires it uses. Sure, one USB wire isn’t so bad, but when you start getting multiple cables they start getting more then a bit annoying. Until now cutting those cables has been possible, but not in most devices. Jungo and Wisair are working together to bring Wireless USB to Linux and Linux-embedded devices.

These devices include set-top boxes, TVs, smart phones and even DVRs. It will allow users to connect to the devices without having to have a laptop or extremely long USB cables. Obviously Wireless USB wouldn’t be able to charge a smartphone, but it would make syncing the device to the computer much easier than having to possibly unplug another USB cable, plug it in and wait for it to be recognized.

Wireless USB at the moment, while not a huge deal, has a lot of potential. It would make wireless syncing and transferring files a lot easier. While it is possible to sync information over Wi-Fi, sometimes that can be a pain if the device or computer has a poor connection to the network. And, bringing it to Linux devices is always a good move considering how many companies are starting to use Linux in their devices, and the increasing viability of it as a platform.