Mirko Thiesen <thiesi@ReLink.NetWorkXXIII.Sytes.NET>  wrote:
 > Just out of interest: Why would anybody want a function to turn on the
 > NumLock LED without actually turning on the NumLock function? Simply
 > because it's possible?

Penguix weenies find it reassuring to be able to make the keyboard
LED's move so they can glance over and make sure their Penguix box
is still alive.

I find it easier to just assume my NetBSD boxes are alive and then
be surprised when the phone rings.