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


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