Re: A89: Computer Serial Ports [WAS: Re: Holy god what did i do???????]

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Subject: Re: A89: Computer Serial Ports [WAS: Re: Holy god what did i do???????]
From: Daniel7073@aol.com
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 17:56:46 EST
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In a message dated 12/8/98 6:37:59 AM Pacific Standard Time,
adavis@baladyne.com writes:

<< There really is little chance of shorting out your computer through the
 serial port.  'They' have designed the UARTs to take a few thousand
 volts peak for a few microseconds before any damage occurs. >>

I know, and I don't shut off my computer to plug in the Graphlink, but all the
books and manuals, etc. say it's not a good idea.  So I didn't want to get
sued if I told someone it was okay and messed up their computer.

Daniel Imfeld

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