I understand. I have a mini hub, something like 10x4x1 cm. Works fine for me and it even also has Ethernet.

As mentioned, I'm sure Ftamework has valid usages. To me they command a much higher price premium than I'm comfortable with paying for those valid usages however.

I do love and want a libre booting stack. To me _that_ is the really good stuff. But they need to chill on prices.