Better late than never? 53-year-old HP bus standard finally gets a Linux driver, boasting 8MB/s bandwidth

22:30 - 19 Dec 2025

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HP’s 1972 GPIB bus finally receives stable Linux support, allowing vintage lab instruments to connect seamlessly with contemporary systems.

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