Mikkel,
"Mikkel L. Ellertson" wrote:
>
> On Thu, 22 Feb 2001, Gustav Schaffter wrote:
>
> > For Linux, the rules of thumb(s?) is:
> >
> > - Reboot whenever you need to upgrade to a new release of your
> > distribution or a new release of the kernel.
> >
> > - Many hardware upgrades will require a reboot. (Still, in some of my
> > systems I plug in and out monitors, mice and keyboards without even
> > thinking of it.)
> >
> > - If you don't protect your computer from intruders, you will have to
> > reboot when you reformat the disk and reinstall the operating system
> > from scratch.
> >
> > - If you're in an area with unreliable A/C power and you don't have
> > enough power stored in a UPS system, you may find yourself doing
> > 'unexpected reboots' more often than what I described above.
> >
> >
> > Best regards
> > Gustav
> >
> I love your rules or thumb!
>
> One more - when moving equipment more then 6", it is advisable to shut
> the system down before starting the move, disconnect the power, moove
> the system, power back up, and boot the system.
You're a careful guy. That's good.
I'm lazy. I have long power cords. Not good. But convenient. ;-)
Gustav
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