That's wise to have a UPS if you're in an area prone to power outages. I have one since we're in such an area.
I will only leave Legacy open if I'm away from my computer for a short period of time.. If I leave the computer for an extended period of time, especially if I go out, I always close all my programs, although I may leave the computer on if I know I'm going to want to work some more when I get back, and I never leave it on overnight. There's a big controversy about this and it's more appropriate for a hardware forum than the LUG list - about whether it's better for the drive to stay on all the time or be turned off periodically. The last I heard is it doesn't really make any difference to the longevity of the drive. I know the UPS has software to assist in saving and shutting down programs when it kicks into battery mode, but I guess I'm a little paranoid since I've lost data before and just don't trust the software to do that correctly. Sincerely, Sherry Technical Support Legacy Family Tree On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Cheryl Rothwell <[email protected]> wrote: > I saw Sherry say to shut down Legacy when not in use. I really prefer > to have it open whenever I MIGHT be working. Are unexpected system > shut downs the only reason? I have an uninterrupted power supply so a > disorderly shutdown is not likely. Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
