If these blackouts are on a schedule, get a copy of the schedule
and shut the computer down gracefully before the power goes
down. That's the best, cheapest, way to go. The only other good
way is to have an UPS, and when the power goes down, you still
have time to shut down the computer gracefully. The most
expensive way is to buy a generator (alternator) and set it up
so that you can keep right on running. This takes a fair amount
of work to get installed and running properly, and you still
need the UPS to keep the computer going while you start the
generator.
Len
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Ernest Alejandria
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 10:46 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: O.T, Rolling blackout in Ca.
>
>
> Rolling blackouts started today in so. cal. and
> suppose to last till end of
> summer. It's great to live in a third world state
> (one of two in the union).
> It keeps you on your toes. My main concern, however
> is the adverse effect
> that a power cut-off would have on my computer. I
> have a PC operating on
> Windows ME. I'd like to ask members of the list who
> are more knowlegable if
> there is any precaution I can undertake to prevent
> problems that may arise,
> if and when power goes off. I'm mostly concern with
> my file integrity. Any
> advise, suggestion would, of course, be deeply
> appreciated. I'm a relative
> newcomer to this computer thang. I've just recently
> decided to enjoy the
> benefit of late 20th Century progress
> (now that we're in the 21st Century) when I bought my
> PC a few months ago.
> So my expertise regarding this area is minimal, at best.
>
> Paulo Ernest
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