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Re: LNX
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Doug Simmons <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 20 Jul 2000 13:29:24 -0400
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At 7/19/00 09:30 AM -0600, Bob Wright wrote:

>At 02:05 PM 07/18/2000 , Roberto Safora wrote:
>>Someone asked me about whether LNX is a form factor, similar to ATX, or if
>>it is only applied to power supplies.
>>As me myself dont have it clear, I'd like to hear some comments on it.
>>If posible, a site where details, images, etc. can be found.
>
>I believe you mean NLX form factor...
>
><snip> The ATX form factor moves the switching
>to the motherboard, allowing for the Bios and Operating System
>to control power, (ie: the motherboard can be powered down
>to sleep mode or turned off).

I think this relates to my question on PCSOFT about Windows 98 doing the
power off rather than display the "It is now Safe to Shutdown Your
Computer" message.

How does Windows 98 "know" that the computer is of the ATX form factor?

Doug

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