Hale, Jim
Jim.Hale at FleetPride.com
Thu Oct 25 11:57:12 CDT 2007
Propane generator? That sounds interesting. Which one and how much? Autostart meaning it comes on automatically when the electricity goes off? How hard was it to connect to the house? Jim Hale -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 11:32 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Corrupted Word file LOL. Even that only lasts an hour or two though. My office is in my home and I lost power for a full day. Lost a day's work in the process and even worse had to admit to the client that I was down and unable to help them. I bought a generator that starts when the power goes off. I am now back up and running in 25 seconds supposedly, though the propane line has a tiny leak I think, so it takes about 45 seconds and 4 tries for the autostart to actually get the generator started. Now... will the cable company supply me internet in a major blackout? Probably not but at least I can tell my client "it isn't me". John W. Colby Colby Consulting www.ColbyConsulting.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:14 PM To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Corrupted Word file Hi Rusty Or use a pc with built-in UPS: pc + UPS = laptop /gustav >>> rustykh at yahoo.com 25-10-2007 18:03 >>> Just to add to the UPS discussion. I've come across the Belkin UPS's at Buy.com (search for Belkin UPS at buy.com's website). I just paid $145 for a 1500va UPS. This is the second one I've purchased and both have been for small business servers. The first one I setup has been put to good use several times in the last year as the power where it is installed is down quite a bit. From the reviews I've read about them, the length of time they will provide power at full load is exaggerated but for the price they can protect a good amount of equipment long enough to shut it down gracefully. It even comes with a serial and usb cable to connect to your computer and a $30 mail-in rebate. ----- Original Message ---- From: John Bartow <john at winhaven.net> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:09:14 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Corrupted Word file About 8 years ago I lost 1/2 hours worth of work on a PowerPoint right before I had to leave for a presentation. I've never had a power related file problem again - because I went out and bought a UPS ;-) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins =====Circuit breaker flipped. :( I have the text, so I'll just start reformatting it. The file was saved, but it was open at the time. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. As a recipient of this email, you are responsible for screening its contents and the contents of any attachments for the presence of viruses. No liability is accepted for any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email.