Re: Why should ordinary user have to tweak the program after updating?

On 16.11.2011 08:54, Greywolf wrote:

 --- Original Message ---

> On 16/11/2011 10:32 AM, Ron Hunter wrote:
> [...]
>> My computers all run 24/7 365.  I use them several times a day, and at
>> odd times, including during the night.  I also have an application that
>> monitors for substitute teacher jobs, and alarms if one comes up, so
>> that needs to run all the time.
> [...]
> 
> I use to do that too, until I did a few calculations about how much
> power they use. Even asleep, a desktop with several "sleeping"
> peripherals plugged in can use 100 watts or more. That adds up to  60KWH
> per month or more. A wall wart consumes about 1 KWH per month, even when
> it's not charging the laptop battery. And so on. All those "low-drain"
> thingies we have around the house add up to an astonishing amount of
> power overall if left on. I've seen estimates of 5-10% savings if  they
> were turned when not in use, which for most people is at least 12 hours
> a day. Granted, some devices must be on 24/7, but there aren't very many
> of those.
> 
> HTH
> Wolf K.

Yes, we all have different useage requirements. My home network consists
of a 6-camera surveillance system that runs on a DVR PC, so that stays
on 24/7/365. I have 8 PC's running but two stay on all the time, the
rest are turned off at night. I have always recommended that the average
user (whatever that is) power down at night.

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