Does a light socket have less juice going to it than an electrical outlet?

At 08:36 PM 1/21/2010, you wrote:
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>Dear Jennifer:
>I would think that your light socket would have 
>enough capacity to run your computer and related 
>equipment, but I would prefer to install a 
>standard outlet in the closet, and if you need 
>the light, I am sure that it would be a fairly 
>simple matter to install both a light socket and 
>an outlet. If this socket is switched by a wall 
>switch, it would be all the more handy.
>
>Yours Truly,
>
>Clifford Wilson
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Jennifer Jackson
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected]
>Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:24 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
>
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I am doing a lot of reorganizing in my home 
>since the flood last week. It has certainly 
>encouraged me in my desire to downsize and 
>declutter. One of the things I have done is to 
>get rid of the giant desk that used to 
>monopolize my dining room and I am planning to 
>set up my computer and all it's accessories 
>inside the closet that is under my stairs. 
>Everything is going to fit nicely, but I am not 
>certain about my best choice for the electrical supply.
>
>I could, of course, just run a power strip with 
>a long cord around the corner to the nearest 
>outlet outside the closet. This however creates 
>an unsightly hazard that collects dust and 
>stuff. There is a light socket on the wall, and 
>I have considered getting one of those outlet 
>adapters to screw into that, but I am concerned 
>that it might not be meant to have that much of 
>an electrical draw on it. My third idea is to 
>use the bit on the drill that is used for 
>installing deadbolts and making a small round 
>whole in the wall that is shared with my living 
>room and just plugging it into the outlet there. 
>Lastly, I could have an electrician or some 
>other skilled person install a new outlet in the closet.
>
>I want to be safe and use the minimum amount of 
>expense and effort on this. So given that, what are your thoughts please?
>
>Jennifer
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