Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:28:00 -0700 (PDT) From: L Goodwin <xrayv19@yahoo.com> To: RW <fbsd06@mlists.homeunix.com>, freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: UNEXPECTED SOFT UPDATE INCONSISTENCY Message-ID: <979088.45268.qm@web58114.mail.re3.yahoo.com> In-Reply-To: <20070423225106.63adb37a@gumby.homeunix.com>
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Yes, it's a hardware switch and a very bad design. It's flush with the surface of the faceplate and is right next to the CD-ROM button. Also sensitive to the lightest touch. Replacement would require buying a new case (not in budget). Think I'll make a clear plexi "failsafe" cover. Reminds me of the times my toddler son found the big red toggle switch on the side of my IBM RT-PC workstation within seconds of sitting in my chair... RW <fbsd06@mlists.homeunix.com> wrote: On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:23:16 -0700 (PDT) L Goodwin wrote: > Last night, I was starting to install Samba3, but wrong FreeBSD disc > (2) in the CD-ROM drive (first package to install on disc 1). After > placing the right disc in the drive, I accidentally pushed the POWER > button instead of the CD-ROM door open/close button and turned the > computer off. In my defense, the power button is right next to it AND > has a hair trigger. :-( This shouldn't be a problem unless your pc is very old (8 years or so), and it's a real power switch. On modern PCs the power switch is just a low-voltage control line. A light touch is a signal to the OS to shutdown cleanly - you have to hold the button down for several seconds to force it. _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
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