Re: Can a GS start up by just pressing the reset key?

[ddreier@delphi.com]

Dan Brown <vmbb!pro-newton!pro-dan!danb> writes:
 
>        Not quite accurate.  As has been posted, when the mac is shut down,
>it's really shut down--there is no power to most of the computer.  When the
>reset key is pressed, it grounds a line which trips a relay, powering up the
>computer.  Many (most/all) of the PowerBooks have a sleep mode, which may be
>what you're thinking of, but that's not the case for the desktop models.
 
 Yes you can start up the new desktop models (the newer performas and LCs)
just by pressing the reset key. We just got a performa 550 that automatically
turns on when you press the reset key.