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On Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:38:23 GMT, Charlie Gibbs wrote:

> On 2025-09-04, Rich <rich@example.invalid> wrote:
> 
>> For the pre ATX PSU's (AT PSU's), the physical power switch that
>> interrupted mains power was the switch that was mounted in the front of
>> the case that user's used to turn on/off the machine.
> 
> I saw some machines where the actual switch was in the power supply at
> the back of the machine, but it was activated via a long rod that ended
> in a button on the front panel.

All I know is at some point the power button on front of the box would 
turn the machine on. Pushing it again was a mild suggestion that the 
machine shut down if it felt like it. The cord was usually easier to find 
when groping around than the toggle on the PS.