[ale] Re:

[Gary S. Mackay]

Unfortunately, personal experience. :( Cost me a couple 'o motherboards. I
also spoke with tech support of several motherboard manufacturers and they
indicated this to be true.

Wandered Inn wrote:
> 
> "Gary S. Mackay" wrote:
> >
> > Be carefull. Normally unplugging a PS/2 mouse or keyboard blows the port on
> > the motherboard. Really it blows a tiny fuse but who knows where it is and how
> > to replace it...
> 
> I'm curious about this, because this happens to me every now and again,
> either my switch box loses power, or I kick the mouse loose from the
> extension.  I've never had this fuse problem.  Is this based on personal
> experience, professional knowledge or second hand experience?
> 
> >
> > Tom wrote:
> > >
> > > Why is it that if i unplug my mouse or keyboard, then re-plug them, Linux
> > > no long sees either input?
> > >
> > > Tom
> >
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