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From: gentry@kcdev.UUCP (Art Gentry)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Leaving Computer On
Summary: Leaving Computer On
Keywords: Amiga, Continuous, Turned on, Running
Message-ID: <707@kcdev.UUCP>
Date: 12 Apr 89 12:17:37 GMT
References: <7684@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>
Organization: AT&T Kansas City, MO.
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In article <7684@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>, rdnelson@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (Roger D Nelson) writes:
> Standard apology for asking what may be an old question.
> 
> What is the net's experience-based wisdom on the effect of leaving a
> micro-computer turned on?  I have an Amiga 1000 with an external
  [......]

Standard apology for using same ol' answer :-)

As a general rule, we leave EVERYTHING on at all times.  Part of your question
shows you don't really understand what causes bulbs to blow (and likewise,
other electronic devices).  Bulbs pop when shocked, either from a physical
shock or the current surge shock that occurs when you turn it on.  Rarely will
a bulb go when just left on and left alone.  Same applies to other electronic
devices, there is a tremendeous surge of current at poweron, and this is what
puts all the strain on your equipment.  While parts will deteriorate, in
particular capacitors, they will last much longer if left in a constant state.

Art
I am fully qualified to hold intimate conversations with inanimate objects.