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Power, Power, Everywhere – Why is my FireWire Drive On?


This may be a lame observation, but my PowerBook G4/500 did not provide power to the FireWire bus unless it was turned on (AC or battery). It turns out that the new PowerBook G4/1GHz provides power on the FireWire bus if the AC adapter is plugged in, even if the computer itself is turned off.

By Jason O'Grady

Founded the PowerPage in 1995.