K a r i4/29/02 4:29 [EMAIL PROTECTED][wrote] > Thanks for confirming, JR >> Your computer should be plugged into a constant A/C power source. The A/C >> power source will supply a trickle charge to the battery even when the >> computer is turned off and extend the battery's life for years. Do not turn >> off the computer from a wall switch or power strip switch as the battery >> will be in constant use. This can shorten the battery's life dramatically. >> > I wondered about that when someone posted a while back that they always > turn off the whole power strip. Are there any issues about not booting > up a computer for any length of time, like a year or so? I've got one > that I just keep plugged in with nothing attached to it because I > haven't gotten around to doing anything with it for a long time. > Kari
The most time i have not used my computer is one month. It came right up. jr -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>