On Tue, 16 Oct 2001, Michael O'Donnell wrote: > > [ excellent description of PC history snipped ] > > So it doesn't matter if the BIOS on a given machine has code in it that > knows how to control the fans ...
At the same time, if some very-low-level method of controlling the fans is present, it should still work. For example, if there is some kind of embedded controller that turns the fans on regardless, once the system hits a certain temperature, it should work. Since you do not want the hardware turning into slag due to a software bug, that would be the "right" way to do things. Which means it is likely nobody does it that way... :-/ (I just love this: "... the PeeCee architecture eventually standardized into the steaming pile of elegance that we know and love so much today." That may end up in my quote file.) -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | ********************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the following text in the *body* (*not* the subject line) of the letter: unsubscribe gnhlug **********************************************************
