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From: derstad@CIM-VAX.HONEYWELL.COM ("DAVE ERSTAD")
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apollo
Subject: Re:  Shutdown question
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Date: 22 Dec 89 17:54:00 GMT
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While I emphasize with the desire to limit the shutdown command, 
there's kind of a limit to how far you can go with the power
switch and reset button in plain view.  If the user wants the node
shut down, it'll get shut down...

I think a lot has to do with the way the user base perceives
the Apollos (i.e. as "real computers" or "personal computers".)
Around here, we have about 60 networked Apollos, and probably more
Macs in several smaller networks.  The Apollos are "real
computers" and we have no problems with users shutting them 
down.  The Macs are "personal computers" and get turned on and
off left and right, even though there is file sharing, etc. 
occuring on those systems as well (abeit not as much).

Dave Erstad
DERSTAD@cim-vax.honeywell.com