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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:27:04 -0500
From: "Lewis G Rosenthal" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
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Subject: Re: [OS2Wireless] Dopey on-off switch (was: Re: [OS2Wireless]
 Terminology)

Hi, Carl!

On 12/27/07 10:41 am, Lewis G Rosenthal thus wrote :
> On 12/27/07 02:47 am, Ed Durrant thus wrote :
>> Lewis G Rosenthal wrote:
> <snip>
>>> I don't recall whether the T60 has a hardware switch for the Wi-Fi. 
>>> Check to make sure that it is on (look toward the front of the 
>>> machine, under the lip).
>>>
>> Yes the T60 and T61 both have this switch - stupid idea in my opinion.
>>
> The X series, as well. I got a call from a client some months ago 
> after just setting up an X60 for her (XP). the Wi-Fi suddenly would 
> not work. I had to refer her to Lenovo for support, as I had no 
> machine nearby to walk thorugh troubleshooting steps with her. It 
> turned out to be that blasted switch, which she had inadvertently 
> bumped...
>
> I'm not sure whether the switch being off would still allow OS/2 to 
> access the hardware. I thought it would have just cut power to the 
> NIC. Perhaps not...
>
Carl, your points are well taken. I think (for me, at least) the biggest 
issue is the location of the switch. I think it would be better off on 
top of the keyboard bezel, near the power and other buttons, even if it 
remains a slider. It's just too easily hit by accident where it is under 
there.

-- 
Lewis
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