Re: APC UPS (Back-UPS Pro 650)
On Tue, 21 Dec 1999 16:02:12 -0700, Nate Duehr wrote:
[...]
>> i was suprised to see that the cables were so different, my back ups pro
>> was brand new(boxed) and yet it came with a cable that only appeared to
>> work with windows. even more odd is that powerchute for win* worked fine
>> through VMWare in linux..on the grey cable..i wish i understood what was
>> different(and why its different) between their *nix and win* programs.
>
>If the cables are truly different, a volt-ohm meter would answer all your
>questions! :) Perhaps even just a battery and a lightbulb would help.
Unfortunately it won't answer the most interesting question: WHY are there a
dozen of different cables? I mean it can't be a matter of cost, can it?
The cable issue is a most confusing one, and I wish APCC would stop causing
their customers much trouble and grief. :-(
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