Re: Uptimes - any guidance?

[AG <computing.account@googlemail.com>]

AG wrote:
> Hello list
>
> I'm running Squeeze on a desktop and so far have an uptime of some 
> 11d.  I am just curious whether or not there is any guidance/ advice 
> on how long uptimes should be allowed to be run, or whether it is wise 
> to shut down and reboot?
>
> I'm thinking "wise" as from the perspective of the system and its 
> overall functioning, etc.  By way of comparison, I have a headless 
> OpenBSD box running nothing but firewall and router and it is a 
> workhorse - just keeps on going and going.  I'm sure I have clocked 
> uptimes of 90+ days on that without a problem.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Cheers
>
> AG
Many thanks to all who replied to my query.

The overwhelming opinion is leave it on unless there are good reasons to 
reboot - such as a kernel &/or security upgrade or when changing 
hardware.  That works for me.  I have also made note of Boyd Stephen 
Smith Jr.'s suggestions about cleaning up files, etc., without rebooting.

Thank you for all of your comments.

Best wishes

AG