----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Glazier <[log in to unmask]>


>
> I don't think there is an easy answer that can be easily proven.
>                    Rick Glazier
>

That's basically what I said at the beginning of this discussion.
<grin>

No one has ever devised a test to actually measure the
wear and tear on a system for one that is left on OR
for one that is switched off.  Which puts this issue into
the realm of personal opinion and/or preference.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harvey Segal" <[log in to unmask]>
> I have read that it is preferable to keep your PC running
> all the time rather than switching it on or off several times
> a day:

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