On (15 Jan 97) Rick Collins wrote to Gordon Frey...
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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.
 RC> I leave my monitor on 24/7.  So does everyone else at work.  I also
 RC> left my Dec workstation on 24/7.  You pretty well had to:  if you
 RC> shut them down, starting the system would take _hours_ if all the
 RC> workstations were attempting to boot.
UNIX workstations are a different breed, the monitor alone is most 
cases costs more than a PC :(.  You can't compare those costly 
monitors the the 200 dallor VGA monitors, like comparting apples 
and oranges.
 RC> TWO wasted power.
 RC> In winter, heat is seldom wasted.
True ;)  But if it isn't COLD???
GF> THREE the picture tube wares out plus other nasty things like
 RC> The greatest risk to the CRT is during power-on.  Just as it is with
 RC> light bulbs.
True ;)
GF> having the picture tube burned in, yes even the new monitors can
 RC> screen saver.
True ;)  But not every one uses a screen saver, and I've have seen 
monitors that were used 6 days a week 8 hours a day with the SAME 
program, and end up with the deflat screen desplay burnt in, but 
those where mono monitors, the color monitors do not have that 
problem... But then if the user didn't use a screen saver it CAN 
happen.
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
 RC> I have several systems here that prove that statement wrong.
SO you have only several systems????  But I've seen hardrives, 
keyboards, and monitors fail before the motherboard fail or cpu.  
And I'll stand by my statement, as vacuum tubes, and moving parts 
will die before the non-moving parts.  But it's NOT always true
Gordon
... Gun control protects criminals from work related injuries!
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