On Sun, 30 Mar 1997, Colin Wood wrote:
> I seriously doubt that using a paperclip on it will permanently screw up 
> the machine in any way.  At worst, you might have to go and adjust the 
> resolution settings under MacOS when you attach the adapter.  If this 
> weren't the case, you'd have trouble switching between monitors on the 
> Mac, and I've been able to pretty much plug'n'play with any monitor I've 
> wanted to on my Mac, assuming I can find the right adapter.
> 
Thanks.  On a barely related note....is it true that there is potential of
a worrisome magnitude to fry one's video card on the newer powermacs by
switching monitors while it's on?

I used to do this a lot on my older machines but i recall hearing it isn't
safe...  Is this just Apple's DON'T DO ANYTTHING approach to safety?

Dan