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From: SAC.55SRW-LGS@E.ISI.EDU
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Subject: Power on/off from outlet box
Message-ID: <[E.ISI.EDU]24-Aug-88.22:21:42.SAC.55SRW-LGS>
Date: 25 Aug 88 03:21:00 GMT
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     A co-worker of mine was recently told that, if he used his surge
protector multi-outlet power strip to power his microcomputer and all 
peripherals on and off, electric power surges would gradually wear
out power supplies in the individual components, eventually
destroying them.
     I have powered my home and work systems from the power box for a
number of years, with no problems. The only thing I do is to park the
winchester before powering off. I'd like to hear from anyone who has
actually had component power supplies ruined by this practice.
Thanx in advance,
Frank Starr
SAC.55SRW-LGS@E.ISI.EDU