Re: [NTLK] connecting a newton, powered or no?

From: Jon Glass (jonglass_at_mac.com)
Date: Mon Mar 25 2002 - 02:54:08 EST


on 3/24/02 10:47 PM, Dan at dan_at_dbdigitalweb.com wrote:

> I have been hearing many different views on this so I thought I would ask
> again and get the "latest" conclusions. Should the computer be powered down
> before connecting the newton for backup etc? I always have the newton in
> sleep mode, but does it really make a difference either way? I have heard
> both sides.
???

I've never turned off or powered down my computer before connecting a
Newton. Serial is not like ADB on the Mac. Yes, I know that the manuals tell
you to turn everything off, but you are ok, trust me... ;-)

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