> And: does anyone know of a cheap/reliable supplier for PRAM batteries and > the typical shelf life for these?
try appleworks usergroup http://www.awug.org/shop/merchant4.html batteriesplus http://www.batteriesplus.com/ I'll prolly want to have a spare on > standby. Also, if I were to use the 9600 as, say, a server (24/7), how long > does the PRAM battery tend to last under those conditions? > Installed batteries will last longer if power still on to motherboard. turning off power strip puts pram maintenance on battery. Originally it was claimed that lithium batteries would last 10 years, but they don't. maybe 4 - 6 is more like it. uninstalled batteries may last 10 years but....? All the usual gimmicks like keeping them cool in fridge, etc. could help. charles -- 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
