Firewire port USB converter

Is there a way I can use my firewire port with an adapter to convert it to a USB port?
Thanks
Paul

Well, I really can't recommend in this case. I forgot I connect to my 24" Apple LCD display first. I then have the belkin hub connected to it (which is self powered). I also have another non-powered hub connected to the display, which I have my WD drive connected to.
I have the MBA superdrive and the 24" Apple LCD display is the only hub it will work through.
By the way, if you have a mba, you don't have a firewire port, unless you are talking about another computer.
Glor

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