> The slot closest to the power supply (and to the
processor) does not have
> the same buffering as the other slots.
> Tony might know the REAL reason. I have heard various speculations:
On Thu, 3
Apr 2003, Tony Duell wrote:
I have never worked for IBM, and I certainly
didn't design the XT (what
an insult!). So I don't know the REAL reason.
Wow! I sure didn't intend to imply THAT!
But I'll remember it in case I ever need to flame somebody!
But it looks like an electrical loading issue pure and
simple...
Thank you. That is EXACTLY what I wanted to know.