> I'm a little confused. I have a tripplite that I've used for a number of > years. It plugs into the wall, and my Mac and other computer stuff plug into > it. No software. No USB, or any other connections. What are the USB and other > connections for? When my power goes out, the battery power takes over all by > itself. Please enlighten me.
The problem is when the power stays out for a long time. The battery in the UPS can only supply power for a certain time. When it runs out the UPS shuts off shutting off the Mac abruptly and improperly, ie; applications are still running, files are open, etc. Some UPS' have an interface port and software that is installed on the computer that monitors the UPS. When the battery starts to get low it signals the software to begin closing files, quitting apps and does a proper shutdown of the system so it has a better chance of starting back up normally when power returns. This is what I'm looking for. Yes, currently the UPS will switch to battery automatically but when it runs out the Mac goes down hard. -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
