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The danger of the A-A cable is that a user might connect it incorrectly. If you're confident that you won't do this, then there's no problem. The USB spec attempts to create cabling that is impossible to connect incorrectly.
A USB to PS2 adapter wouldn't protect a user from using the cable incorrectly. They could still detach the adapter and connect the cable to two adjacent ports, or leave the adapter attached and connect the cable between a PS/2 port and USB port of the same computer.
The USB spec is published by the USB Implementors Forum. The spec itself is heavy reading; if you're interested in this topic, I'd recommend USB Complete. But unless you come from a software or hardware development background, it's going to be a tough read.
The answer depends upon your level of understanding of basic electronics. You need to walk before you can run! In order to understand USB you need to at least be comfortable with basic digital serial interfaces. Arduino is a good place to start, mostly due to easy access to materials and a massive support community. The platform has seriously reduced the barrier to entry for the general public.
This is a great, detailed reference to all things USB: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1931448086/ref=aw_ls_7_5?colid=18UZEL8QFE7D3&coliid=I37YFHFDGJRR0J