Re: [Linux-users] UPS recommendation - Linux Mint Desktop workstation plus monitor
In general, I've always found APC to be poor value for money. To provide a proper solution, you need connectivity between your PC and the unit, to ensure a clean shutdown in times of extended power failure. This can limit your options, as there's limited software available - NUT and networkupstools spring to mind, and - just to shoot myself in the foot - there is dedicated software for APC. The Libert PowerSure range may be of interest to you as an alternative, as would the smaller Eatons, plus a smaller one for the Router / wireless / switchgear if necessary. On 06/08/17 12:06, Andrew Sands wrote: List dwellers, The less than satisfactory Dynamix 1000VA UPS that I had a Desktop box and LCD monitor connected to, has coughed its last and been scrapped. It worked to a fashion but I guess I got what I paid for. Now, what I'm after are "real world recommendations" of what is a linux friendly device to procure as a replacement. That is, it must play nicely with the NUT suite. I've applied my 'Google' skills and see a range in the marketplace, I'm already swayed toward APC but have seen EATON mentioned a few times. What are people on this list using in SOHO applications, or are we now all laptops, tablets and smart-phones. regards, Andrew Sands [Looking forward to LCA2018 and beyond.] ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users -- Steve Holdoway BSc(Hons) MIITP https://www.greengecko.co.nz/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveholdoway Skype: sholdowa ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] UPS recommendation - Linux Mint Desktop workstation plus monitor
Hi, For a number of years, I have hated laptops. They cost too much for what they delivered. However, laptops have steadily improved, and now include additional monitor support. The unspoken description of laptops is that they are a PC with an inbuilt 1 hour UPS. For the small office/home office application, I am beginning to think that laptops make sense. Plug in a better monitor and keyboard. Get a flash disk for main storage. Spinning disk for big rarely accessed things. Cheers, Derek. === On 06/08/17 12:06, Andrew Sands wrote: List dwellers, The less than satisfactory Dynamix 1000VA UPS that I had a Desktop box and LCD monitor connected to, has coughed its last and been scrapped. It worked to a fashion but I guess I got what I paid for. Now, what I'm after are "real world recommendations" of what is a linux friendly device to procure as a replacement. That is, it must play nicely with the NUT suite. I've applied my 'Google' skills and see a range in the marketplace, I'm already swayed toward APC but have seen EATON mentioned a few times. What are people on this list using in SOHO applications, or are we now all laptops, tablets and smart-phones. regards, Andrew Sands [Looking forward to LCA2018 and beyond.] ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users -- Sent from my Ubuntu 16.10 computer ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
