Summary: should not generally be A-to-A unless they include a USB bridge to handle the power exchange between the two devices. A straight cable between two PCs could cause a short on both systems. Drivers. Most USB peripherals that require drivers, such as USB-to-Ethernet connectors, printers and scanners, include driver software in their packages. Operating system support is found
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