I wrote the guys who make Power Manager on the last release of their product to see if it could do the above, and they just wrote back stating that the feature has been added. Recommended for people who use CardBus cards, at least the USB, as sleeping appears to disable it until restart. ---------- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 18:22:28 +0100 To: Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Question on Power Manager Dear Jay, You will be pleased to learn that we have released DssW Power Manager 2.1. Version 2.1 includes a system sleep trigger. This means that you can now run a script to eject a card just before your PowerBook enters sleep mode! You can download a full functional 14-day demonstration of DssW Power Manager 2.1 from <http://www.dssw.co.uk/>. If you have any queries, please an e-mail us at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Yours sincerely, DssW Support > 'tis a bit bizarre, but here goes. > > I have a PowerBook 2400, which has limited CardBus support. I use a CardBus > USB card. If the card is inserted on startup/restart, the machine shuts right > back down. To prevent this, I have a Shutdown Items AppleScript that checks > for the presence of the card, and ejects it if necessary. > > If the PowerBook falls asleep with the card inserted, I can't use the card > again, until I restart. If I could setup a Sleep Item to eject it, I'd be SO > content... > > Thanks, > > Jay ------------ Jay ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
