> From: Ron Darlington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Main arguments for off are: save power, all components have a given mean > time before failure, why use that time up when not using the machine, fan > failure while unattended frying system, any electrical problem unattended. > I'm sure there are many more reasons both pro and con. This subject must > have been tested both ways many times by large corporate users. Does anyone > know of the definitive end all answer to this?
Like the chicken or egg question, I don't think anyone'll ever find an answer for this one. Here are a few more reasons for "off" -Less likely to acquire a virus from an "always on" internet connection -Power lights and whirring hard drives and fans are noise pollution and light pollution when I'm trying to sleep. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
