At 12:47 AM 12/31/2002 -0500, you wrote: >I'm a little confused. I have a tripplite that I've used for a number of >years. It plugs into the wall, and my Mac and other computer stuff plug into >it. No software. No USB, or any other connections. What are the USB and other >connections for? When my power goes out, the battery power takes over all by >itself. Please enlighten me. > >STeve
Many of the fancier UPSes allow software to be running on the computer with a serial/USB/etc connection back to the computer. If the battery gets too low, it automagically shuts down the computer so it's nice and safe. Despite the simple function, the hardware requirements for UPSes that will do it are going up. Scott Holder -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
