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Introducing USB4STREAM Protocol for Linux – Opening Up Some Nifty Uses for USB4

A new Linux kernel patch set introduces the USB4STREAM protocol, enabling direct streaming over USB4/Thunderbolt connections. This allows for use cases like file transfers between hosts, display tunneling, and high-speed networking without traditional networking overhead, unlocking new capabilities for USB4 hardware on Linux.

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