Random Technical Question about External Hard Drives

cd34 · 2009-02-18, 11:43 PM

I think the power supply failure was coincidence. The power supply may have had poor ventiliation, a flaw, was running just on the edge of being in spec when they sold it and it just happened to break that one night.

As for plugging and unplugging USB, connectors have come a long way since the old 15 pin DIN type cables that were used to connect devices where the pins would bend or break. I don't think you would have any problem connecting and disconnecting the drive.

boobookitty · 2009-02-19, 07:36 AM

Ok well thanks for that information.
My mom told me that, and she took FORTRAN in college. Go figure..

GonZo · 2009-02-19, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by boobookitty

Ok well thanks for that information.
My mom told me that, and she took FORTRAN in college. Go figure..

FUCK FORTRAN
FREE COBOL !!!!

And Ive dropped several of mine and plug em in when I need em. Runs like a tank.

tickler · 2009-02-19, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GonZo

FUCK FORTRAN
FREE COBOL !!!!

And Ive dropped several of mine and plug em in when I need em. Runs like a tank.

FORTRAN + COBOL = PL1

(Fortran in highschool, Cobol/Assembler/PL1 in college)

They are used all the time at one of my clients, and I've banged up a few myself. The client moves encrypted data around all the time between offices in different countries. It bugs the crap out of the customs guys because they will only work on the destination machines.

boobookitty · 2009-02-19, 01:41 PM

Thank you all for your responses.

I won't worry so much either way, but I'll try to remember to unplug it at least at night.

Wow, just looked them up on Wiki and both of them are still around.

2009-02-18, 11:43 PM	#1
cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	I think the power supply failure was coincidence. The power supply may have had poor ventiliation, a flaw, was running just on the edge of being in spec when they sold it and it just happened to break that one night. As for plugging and unplugging USB, connectors have come a long way since the old 15 pin DIN type cables that were used to connect devices where the pins would bend or break. I don't think you would have any problem connecting and disconnecting the drive. __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

2009-02-19, 07:36 AM	#2
boobookitty A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 51	Ok well thanks for that information. My mom told me that, and she took FORTRAN in college. Go figure..

2009-02-19, 01:41 PM	#5
boobookitty A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 51	Thank you all for your responses. I won't worry so much either way, but I'll try to remember to unplug it at least at night. Wow, just looked them up on Wiki and both of them are still around.