Lack of 8-bit threads (was Re: Linux question)

[Jim Leonard]

Mike Loewen wrote:
>> I don't understand the line about the db25 monitor connector being 
>> able to break a printer.  Could you explain?
> 
>    If memory serves, the monochrome monitor on the 6300 was powered from 
> 15V on two pins on the DB25 female connector on the video card. Plugging 
> your parallel printer cable into the video card would do nasty things to 
> the printer.

Ah, I forgot that the monitor was female.  Yes, a mistake like that 
would most likely make a peripheral go poof.
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