-=> Quoting Ed Davis to Walter Luffman <=-
 ED> While I do have several high quality surge protectors on all my
 ED> electronics, I could never justify the high cost of the UPS units. 
They aren't that expensive these days, unless you need a really big 
one.  And if your existing surge protectors offer low-voltage 
regulation (some of the better ones do), you can save even more.  
A 400-450VA unit will do nicely for the average single-machine BBS 
(or a well-equipped user's system), especially if you don't try to 
power the monitor with it longer than it takes to exit and shutdown; 
I've seen these priced as low as $150 via mail-order, and even at 
some local discount chains.
 ED> To protect my data, I save my work frequently, and backup to tape
I do the same...but I still want the security of a UPS, especially 
now that I'm starting up my own BBS.  Note: I don't have one either, 
yet...but it's on my list for Real Soon Now, even though I'm in a 
good-power area.
Walter, Team OS/2
wluffman@usit.net  walter.luffman@vdim.com
... "I promise to take good care of your cat." - Schrdinger
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