If this is correct, wouldn't we be able to see some sort of usb host package in extras-devel?

I found the "usbcontrol" package in extras-devel. Not sure if that is actively being tried on the n900 or if it was some sort of auto-build/port from os2008 without trying it.

usbcontrol on OS2008

Maybe this was the package to which the guy was referring? It might not even work on the n900. Can anyone with a (pre)production device try it out and let us know?