Re: Back-UPS


Subject: Re: Back-UPS
From: Michael A. Peters (Moonglue@141.com )
Date: Mon Sep 04 2000 - 14:51:59 MDT


I know that with some models of APS, you can install unix software (I
assume available for linux too) that allows you to plu the aps into a
serial port.

When power goes, the Linux is given the shitdown command.

That way it goes down clean

>I am purchasing a Back-UPS for my room since we have a lot of drunk idiots
>who like to play with circuit breakers! Looking to buy:
>
>Back-UPS Pro 500 Clear UPS for MAC/WIN98
>
>Any advice on having this control both CPU's? Not really a big issue, when
>the power cuts, I want the OS 9 G4 to stay safe, the Linux G3 would simply
>be an added bonus! Any advice?

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