Need some O.T. help - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

4 Feb 1999

At 02:54 PM 2/4/99 -0800, you wrote:
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 On Thu, 4 Feb 1999, Tony Duell wrote:

  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 !@#$%^& laser printer comes on to warm up, and blows the breaker on
that circuit.   :v)

Mark

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