Hi, Are there not really two very separate issues here?
One is whether one should close Legacy when not in use. The other, very different, is whether one should leave the computer powered on and what good UPS units do. I have always felt (and this is without a lot of hard evidence) that shutting down programs when not in use (any program, not just Legacy) allows them to "recycle" and is generally beneficial, and never harmful. In fact, periods recycles of Windows (restart, not necessarily powering down the computer) is also a good thing, and again, not harmful. I agree there is more controversy about whether to power machines off or leave them on, with or without UPS. But, why wouldn't you shut down Legacy when not in use? It only takes a click or two, and a few seconds to start up? Paul From: Bruce Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November-16-11 11:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] shut down Legacy For those who are using Dropbox to keep two computers in sync, you DEFINITELY need to shut down Legacy often, like every time you leave your computer so if you go to the second computer and start Legacy, you won't end up with CONFLICTING files (voice of experience). On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Sherry/Support <[email protected]> wrote: 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 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 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
