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Name: Andrea Date: June 10, 1999 at 05:58:57 Pacific
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I usually leave my computer on and rarely if ever turn it off. There have been months were it has been constantly on. If I am not at the computer, it goes to "sleep" -- powers down the monitor and the hard disks.
I've never had any problems... I heard a few years ago that your computer lasts longer if you leave it running rather than turn it on and off.
Of course if you leave it on you need to have a screen saver for your monitor if it doesn't have energy saver settings.
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Name: Bruce Date: June 10, 1999 at 06:00:57 Pacific
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Can leave it on or off. Some say the constant on and off will weaken the solder joints from heat and cold. I've turned mine on and off for years and no problems. I live in the woods and am only concerned about mice chewing through the cord if I'm not around, or a fire hazard. The elec rates are the highest in the nation where I live which is a factor too.
Leave it on if you either don't pay utilities (like me) or turn it off. The rumor you heard several years ago was true however, with the developments in silicon technology over the past few years, components inside the computer are resilient to the routine of turning computers on and off several times a day.
Regards,
Fox
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Name: Evyl 1 Date: June 11, 1999 at 19:05:36 Pacific
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It's OK to leave it turned on...but you may want to satisfy it eventually!
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