Tim: >> I wonder if the way some cables are formed makes it easier to wire it >> one way or another? Hand wrangling the wires into the right place to Mike McCarty: > The differences between the two standards has nothing to do with > how the wires are connected, it has to do with which colors of > wires go into which holes. Electrically, they are identical. I know that, but I was thinking of this situation: If you've ever tried to wire up multi-pin connectors, a lot, you notice that some cables are formed with the wires spread so that they align with the pins. You'll find it easy to put a plug on one end and a socket on another, because everything is already in the right place. But try putting the plugs on the other ends, and you have to cross wires over each other. Even three-core mains cables are like that, it's actually forbidden to put them on the wrong end, because you'll cross active over the (stupidly named) neutral, and if they chafe, they'll short together. -- (Currently running FC4, occasionally trying FC5.) Don't send private replies to my address, the mailbox is ignored. I read messages from the public lists.
