[stuff about weird APC cables deleted]
>I'm interested in this debate because I'm planning on purchasing a UPS
>sometime soon.

Then why even bother with APC?  They're selfish little boys.

I've heard nothing but good things about the BEST UPCs, and supposedly
their implementation is completely open.

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  Michael L. VanLoon                                 michaelv@HeadCandy.com
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