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Re: [Debconf-discuss] Get your power connector converters!



On Sat, Apr 29, 2006 at 01:32:14PM -0700, Steve Langasek wrote:
> > Do you know if that converter will work with the grounded power outlets
> > in Oaxtepec? Here in the US it works, but there are countries (e.g.
> > France IIRC) where if you fit push something into the ground hole of the
> > outlet you wont get any power at all ...
> Do you mean s/if/unless/?

Yep, sorry.

> There are plenty of home electronics and other equipment sold with
> only two-prong plugs (US style ungrounded), *because* they need to
> plug into non-grounded outlets; so yes, a two-prong plug will work
> fine in a grounded outlet in Mexico, just as in the US.

Thanks.

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