[ale] uptime, cool--New topic, keeping power on

[Geoffrey]

Brian D. Pitts wrote:
> Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org> writes:
>> Unused? Wha?!!
> The trick is that no given computer is necessarily used for a lengthy period of
> time.
>>
>> The BEST time to power down and unplug is just before the lightning
>> storm runs over the house! And by unplug I mean remove ALL cables from
>> the back of the system and all network switches.
> I'm semi-confident in my secondhand APC UPS. Is there a low-cost surge
> protector I could purchase for ethernet?

I picked up a couple of ethernet surge protectors at Radio Shack a while 
back.  They were discontinuing them, thus they were on sale.  About $10 
if I recall.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin