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From: seaburg@uiucdcs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Q: Turning machines on/off frequentl - (nf)
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Date: Sun, 9-Sep-84 12:19:00 EDT
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Posted: Sun Sep  9 12:19:00 1984
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uiucdcs!seaburg    Sep  9 11:19:00 1984

My understanding of the situation is as follows:

Turning electronic equipment off and on can produce short voltage
spikes which can essentially "wear out" the components after a long
time.  In this respect, leaving the machines on would be best.
However, if the machines are not adequately cooled (by their fans, air
conditioning), then heat could build up and cause problems.  But this
rarely happens because must systems provide for adequate cooling.
Note that you should be careful not to block cooling vents on
equipment, especially those without fans.

As for monitors, leaving them on can cause a decrement in tube life.
If you do leave them on for long periods, turn down the brightness so
that the cahracters are not visible.  Otherwise this constant screen
can be "burned in" to the screen's phosphor, which also isn't good.


Sound right people?   Am I confused?!