on 04/23/02 12:52 AM, Donald Keenan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] arranged electrons in the following style:
> > 2) I've heard that some people literally leave their computers on > 24/7/365. Why? Is this really better for the hardware? I would almost > think it would > burn out? Is it comparable to human bodies getting habitual exercise > rather than a sedentary lifestyle? Could someone explain why one should > leave a computer running all the time? Sorry if I missed the explanation > in a recent post. I leave all of my computers running 24/7. I just turn the monitors off or have them power down with the energy control panel. The theory being that the power cycling is harder on the components than the continuous operation. When you power on a computer there is an inrush of current, also the thermal cycling of turning off and on, and unavailability of the systems for network administration during off peak hours. > 3) I recently had a dvd module replaced under Apple warranty. They made > it easy by sending me the new module in a box with prepaid postage for > the return of the old module via Airborne Express. Is this company the > one Apple always uses? Luckily, I didn't have a problem. > Thanks and regards, > Donald > I used to own airbornesux.com, that's how much I love Airborne.... -Scott -- Scott Mugan Digital Wave Labs Plantation, FL 954-327-1117 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple iMac CDROMs from $79.99, iMac DVD CDROMs from $99.99 3 port USB Hub $14.99, 40GB Hard Drive Upgrades $119 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
