USB is supported in all 2.4.x kernels, as well as 2.2.18 and higher. The kernel driver supports both the Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI, used by Intel and Via motherboard chipsets) and the Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI, used by Compaq, Apple, SiS, OPTi, Lucent and ALi chipsets).
For more information, see linux-usb.org.
Below is a very incomplete list of USB hardware known to work with the Linux USB driver.
| Manufacturer | Model Name | Driver | Notes |
| Sony | DSC-F505V | usb-storage | Information from www.cybershotcentral.com/linux.html |
| Sony | DSC-S70 | usb-storage | Information from www.cybershotcentral.com/linux.html |
| Sony | DSC-S50 | usb-storage | Information from www.cybershotcentral.com/linux.html |
| Sony | DSC-S30 | usb-storage | Information from www.cybershotcentral.com/linux.html |
| Sony | DSC-P1 | usb-storage | Information from www.cybershotcentral.com/linux.html |
| Manufacturer | Model Name | Description | Driver | Notes |
| SanDisk | ImageMate | CompactFlash reader | usb-storage | |
| Sony | MSAC-US1 | Memory Stick Standalone USB Adaptor | usb-storage | Information from www.cybershotcentral.com/linux.html |