Re: Running system

[Edward Dunagin <edunagin columbus rr com>]

i ran a business with multiple pc's from 1981 to 1991 and turned the pc's
off every night. i would lose a hard drive about every 6mos to a year.

since closing the business in 1992 i have run my pcs at home 24/7. i use
rh6.0 and oct gnome and an apc ups. i have NEVER lost a hard drive
since.:-)<he says with fingers crossed>

Peace.........................ed

On Thu, 13 Jan 2000, Tom Gilbert wrote:

> * MartyFisher1@cs.com (MartyFisher1@cs.com) wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > Is it true that a new pc should be left on all day to reduce wear and tear on 
> > the machine as well descrease energy use ?
> > 
> > I usually turn if off when I'm finished and end up turning it on a few hours 
> > later.  This of course is not work situation.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Marty
> 
> This really is not an issue on modern machines. Don't worry about it
>:) The best power-up/down cycle is the one most suited to you.
> 
> There is no problem leaving a PC running for months at a time
> (especially under linux =P), nor is there a problem turning it on and
> off several times a day.
> 
> Back in the days when hard drives had more in common with washing
> machines, and power supplies were not to be trusted, things were
> different, but the old myth continues.
> 
> However, if you don't have supreme power management, and won't be
> using the PC for a few hours, turning it off would obviously save
> electricity ;)
> 
> Tom.
> 


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