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GF> Well only a FOOL will leave a unattended computer monitor on for 
GF> extended periods.  ONE its a FIRE hazard.  
I leave my monitor on 24/7.  So does everyone else at work.  I also
left my Dec workstation on 24/7.  You pretty well had to:  if you
shut them down, starting the system would take _hours_ if all the
workstations were attempting to boot.
TWO wasted power.
In winter, heat is seldom wasted.
GF> THREE the picture tube wares out plus other nasty things like 
The greatest risk to the CRT is during power-on.  Just as it is with
light bulbs.
GF> having the picture tube burned in, yes even the new monitors can 
screen saver.
GF> have a image burned in.  Also the computer will outlast the 
GF> monitor in ALL cases even when the computer is ran 24 hours a day
I have several systems here that prove that statement wrong.
:-)
TTFN. Rick.
Ottawa, ON 15 Jan 18:27 
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