computers

[KCW]

Hi list,
	IMHO, unless you have a server class computer or 5+ years old
computer, you shouldn't leave it on 24/7.  Newer faster home computers
generate alot of heat and the life of most components will shorten if the
temperature stay high.  Most components' estimated life span (by
manufacturer) is measured in operating hours.  It's also a good idea to
reboot your computer once in a while to "clean up" your memory/temp
directory and ultimately avoid some crashes. 


Kuang


On Wed, 5 Aug 1998 kam544@earthlink.net wrote:

> >List, I'm fairly new at all this computer business. At the end of each
> >day is it best to shut down the computer , or leave it running all the
> >time. I've  been told both ways , but they were novices also. I know many
> >of you have been using computers for a long time & would appreciate some
> >input concerning this question.
> >Thanks , Dick----Louisiana
> 
> FYI:
> I left my Mac 550 desktop running 24 hrs a day for 4 1/2 years so I
> wouldn't have to boot up.  During those 4 1/2 years I have replaced three
> hard drives.  Whether that was a result of leaving it on, I don't know, but
> I do know I used that computer *a lot*.
> 
> Now I operate from a Mac Powerbook 2400c which is shut down every so often
> (and not because I want to) to connect periphial devices in the HDI port
> and ADB ports (owner's manual says to do it).
> 
> Keith McGavern
> kam544@earthlink.net
> Registered Piano Technician
> Oklahoma Chapter 731
> Piano Technicians Guild
> USA
> 
> 
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