Path: utzoo!utgpu!watserv1!ssingh
From: ssingh@watserv1.waterloo.edu ($anjay [+] $ingh - Indy Studz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Dusty Dorms. WAS: Re: Computer on 24hrs.day? (yes or no)
Message-ID: <1649@watserv1.waterloo.edu>
Date: 27 Mar 90 20:07:00 GMT
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Organization: University of Waterloo
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Just a couple of questions relating to this:

WHY is the most stressful act of owning a computer powering it up?

I have a surge suppressor like most people.

By how much is the life of the components being shortened if you turn
it on, on average, twice a day?

I am stuck in the university residences which contain dust from previous
generations of students. When I took my machine back for upgrading during
Christmas, the technician commented on all the dust inside. And I did not
leave it running continuously.

What potential problems are there if I leave the machine on all day and
let dust migrate into the motherboard and components?

Finally, how do I minimize it, if possible? 

More than a couple of questions, I know, but thanks for your patience.


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