At 02:54 PM 2/4/99 -0800, you wrote:
>On Thu, 4 Feb 1999, Tony Duell wrote:
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>> Automatic power switches are nothing new. The odd-numbered PERQs (1, 1a,
>> 3a) all had software-controlled turn-off. So does the Whitechapel MG1 and
>> the Torch XXX.
>
>And the Apple Lisa. And it too has problems sometimes not allowing you to
>power down (you must either unplugged the system or trip one of the two
>microswitches that sense whether you opened the front bezel or back access
>panel).
And the NeXT Cubes. I've never had a problem with the machine hanging when
you want to power down. I have however had some involuntary shut downs when
the !_at_#$%^& laser printer comes on to warm up, and blows the breaker on
that circuit. :v)
Mark
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Received on Thu Feb 04 1999 - 19:45:40 GMT