Windows Explorer/My Computer and the Clip

@thoma wrote:

I think windows came up with this MTP protocol to compete with Apple’s protocol in ipod. I find it retarded because, the MTP protocol (WMP11 driver version) mimics MSC mode. . .you can rename, delete, transfer whatever. . . its like a limited explorer mode, but it still mimics it. 

 

But I think the main purpose for MTP mode is because of products like 360. I think microsoft wanted devices that support mtp to more fluidly communicate with each other in playing media, transffering etc. … but it all somewhat still mimics explorer view. . . so I’m wonder what’s the point microsoft?

Message Edited by thoma on 05-28-2008 11:29 AM

I dislike proprietary ANYTHING. My essential thinking about information technology is that every kind of information should be accessable to everyone. 

Unless there is no other choice, I refuse to use anything that contradicts that.

Steve