Re: Discussion? New names of betwork devices
On Sat 23 Mar 2019 at 23:29:07 (-0400), Felix Miata wrote:
> David Wright composed on 2019-03-23 23:03 (UTC-0400):
>
> > On Sat 23 Mar 2019 at 04:39:21 (-0400), Felix Miata wrote:
>
> >> The ATX is on the left when looking at the rear from the rear with
> >> the slot openings facing up. ghe wanted a frame of reference. I gave the ATX
> >> position, CPU position and PS/2 port position as usual "left" references, and
> >> last PCI slot as "right" reference. A BTX is to an ATX oppositely situated
> >> adjacent to the last (if any) slot.
>
> > How does this differ from a race condition?
>
> ???
>
> Relative physical positions of motherboard components are for the motherboard's
> entire life.
>
> Time is an implicit element of every race.
>
> Time can't change motherboard components' relative physical positions.
It takes two to shake hands: the time it takes to complete the
handshake depends on the cooperation or otherwise of the other
person. Same with mobos and NICs.
Cheers,
David.
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