2-prong power outlet?

I've recently arrived in the US, and have brought my UK-purchased Mac Pro with me. Where I'm living there are only 2-prong power outlets where I want to plug in my Mac, and I was wondering if it is safe (for me!) and reliable (for the Mac!) to use them.
There aren't even any convenient 3-prong outlets nearby that I can run an extension from, so the only other option would be to get the landlord to rewire...
Dan.

Hi DisparateDan;
The third prong is ground and it is important that you ground your Mac.
I once lived in a house that didn't have grounded plugs installed. I removed the cover and that there was an unattached green wire coming out of the cable in the box. I tested the wire and found that it was grounded. So I replaced the two prong fixture with a three prong fixture connecting a green wire from the box to the third prong of the plug.
Allan

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