Re: [vox] UPS

[spMAPSeck@blkmtn.org]

On Wed, 20 June 2001, Christine Scobee wrote:
> Hi linux fans,
> 
> I had the power go out here last night, which reminded me I've been
> meaning to look into UPS's.  I'd been up for nearly a year until last
> night.
Heh heh, nothing like a system dying to motivate you.

> How does one go about choosing a UPS?  How do I go about getting
> Linux/Debian software to work with it?  Remember, I'm a cook, not a> computer geek, so please use simple language and/or cooking terms if
> you're inclined to respond ;)
Well, how long do you want the system to stay up?  Are you willing to shell out the extra bucks for one that has a serial connection cable for monitoring and alerts?

I don't on mine, I have the 300 watt rated ones, they run form 30-50 if you get them on sale.  Mine are APC,  and none have the talk back cable.  So far, as long as I keep my monitor off all my systems have survived the power outages just fine when I wasn't there to manually shut them down.

Staples JUST had a deal (Elk Grove Satples) where you buy an APC 300 for $35.00 with a $25.00 rebate.  Deal may be over.

Also, www.techbargains.com sometimes has deal sites on UPS's

 Thanks,
> Christine

-Steven