On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:50:04 +0100
Michael Schreckenbauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I'd call this luck ;)
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2_connector
> See "Potential Damage"
> 
> Regards,
> Michael

maybe not luck...
>Hot swapping PS/2 devices usually does not cause damage due to the fact
>that more modern microcontrollers tend to have more robust I/O lines
>built into them which are harder to damage, however, hot swapping can
>still potentially cause damage.

the ps/2 protocol has been around forever.  But good reference, and an
intersting read, and a much needed response to my unsubstantiated
claims.  thanks ; )

-- dan 
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