Why Intel _really_ need Firewire dead? (Score 1)

Because Firewire isn't controlled by them!
A read and article at the IEEE1394 that Firewire will archive 800 MB per sec. within a year... by that time USB 2.0 will be on 480 MB per sec.( best hopped rate ), so USB will still be slower ...
As far as I see, USB will be the standart for PC IO connections. It'll be used from Keyboards to web cams,and some cool speakers.
But it'll not be much used in storage tough.
Why? Simple sync! (Try to hook up 4 USB devices and see the degradation on bandwith due to lost sync.)
As for Firewire ( aka i.link or IEEE1394 ), it will continue to be used com consumer eletronics ( from VCR to HANDCAMS, HI-FI to Speakers )and quick storage ( the best HD today can't keep up with the bus .
So people in the media buzz. will continue to use Firewire on Apples,non-liner video editing, Cams and the like ...
As for the rest os the perifericals .. well they will be, once again, controlled by a second class bus ... as long as Intel ( a fan of seconds choices) dominate the PC market...
Once again, the question rises : "What do U prefer? An intel bus controling PC hardware .. or an IEEE bus controling every hardware u have at home/office??"
I know what my answer is ...