Most of the better APC ups products come with their powerchute+ software.
They make very reliable products which I use myself. The powerchute software
will do what your client needs. You can get a software demo and more info
at: www.apcc.com
BTW. I don't work for APC, I just like their stuff!

Darren K. Page
Montreal, Qc
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>
> I have a client interested in getting a UPS (Uninterruptible
> Power System),
> but since he leaves his work computer on all the time in order to
> be able to
> access it from home, he would like the UPS to be able to BOTH
> shut down the
> computer in an orderly fashion if the power goes off, and to turn
> it back on
> when the power resumes.
>
> Does anyone know of a UPS/software combination like that? Have
> you used it?
> Do you recommend it?
>
> Roxanne Pierce

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