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

On 11/16/2011 10:06 AM, Jay Garcia wrote:
> 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.
>
IF a computer system isn't going to be used for 8 hours or so, then 
powering down might be feasible.  Mine very rarely go more than 4 hours 
at a stretch without use.  I am sure I am not the average user.
I buy energy-star appliances, and most of them are pretty frugal with 
electric use.  My monitor is lit by LEDs, and it turns off after 3 
minutes of non-use, and in standby used about 3 watts/hour.  The 
computer reduces the Vcc to 1.7 volts, and the processor slows to 1.2GHz 
when not being 'stressed'.  The printer uses about 3-5 watts.  The 
router and modem, I am not sure about, but shutting down the cable modem 
is not advisable for several reasons, not the least the long time it 
takes to resync, and the program I keep running all the time.

Everyone has different needs, and most people take at least some care to 
keep their bills under control.