Thread: reMarkable, a New eink device with pen support
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Old 09-29-2017, 12:12 PM   #178
j.p.s
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Originally Posted by Begemot View Post
Why would IP connection care whether you are connected to the PC/MAC by USB? Usually IP address is used when you configure your devices (router/printer etc) from your computer when connected by Ethernet cable not USB.
Linux has supported IP over USB for many years. (Without need for an USB to ethernet adapter.)

IP can be made to work over just about any communication channel and the very nature of unix make it possible for software and hardware to work together without specific prior effort by either the developers of the hardware or the developers of the software.

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Originally Posted by Begemot View Post
Generally, when you connect your devices by USB to your computer they do not acquire an IP address in your local network.

That is unless the Remarkable has a built in USB -> Ethernet adapter (those are commonly used in laptops without an Ethernet port).

2nd option is that ReMarkable is on your network via wi-fi(ala wireless printer etc), but then USB connection would not be necessary.
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