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A generic driver for mass storage devices is included in the Mac OS ROM and in the FireWire Support extension. This driver is used only when a vendor-specific driver cannot be found. Apple recommends that users install vendor-provided drivers for maximum performance and functionality.
A driver for DV (digital video) is included in QuickTime 4.0 and later versions.
The iBook computer can boot from a FireWire storage device that implements SBP-2 (Serial Bus Protocol) with the RBC (reduced block commands) command set. Detailed information is available only under non-disclosure agreement; contact Developer Technical Support at dts@apple.com.
When connected to another computer by a FireWire bus, the iBook can operate as a mass storage device. See Target Disk Mode.
For additional information about the FireWire interface and the Apple APIs for FireWire device control, refer to the resources listed in FireWire Interface.