by Kurdawar on June 30th, 2008

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Why do we press the start button to turn off the computer?

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  • by ispamalam on August 4th, 2009

    ispamalam

    To 'start' turning it "off".

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  • by keithold is a prodigal bagger on June 30th, 2008

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    G'day Arianna,

    Thank you for your question.

    Probably Bill Gates sense of humour.

    Regards

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  • by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on August 4th, 2009

    8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009

    Because Microsoft is ass-backwards.

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  • by BlackDragonBE on August 4th, 2009

    BlackDragonBE

    Like with most electronics, a power switch is used both for turning an appliance on and off.
    Take a dishwasher or a vacuum cleaner for example.

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  • by MininimMCXCVII on August 4th, 2009

    MininimMCXCVII

    It used to be "ON - OFF " bottom.

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  • by Anonymous on August 4th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Its always been with pc users even the huge 2 room computers had an off switch which also functioned as the on... it really just comes down to saving money and also electrical wiring!!!!!!!

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