Re: leaving computer on 24/7
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On Wed, Mar 26, 2003 at 12:26:31PM +0100, Koen Dejonghe wrote:
> I installed debian woody on an ordinary pc and was wondering if I can leave
> the machine on 24/7 without damaging it.
Yes. Scheduled maintenance tasks by default run during the night, if
you don't leave your machine on 24/7, I would recommend installing
anacron.
> Are there options in linux where I can turn of the hard disks after x
> minutes?
man hdparm. Use hdparm with care if you value your data and your hard
disk.
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