Subject: Re: Software to shut down and startup a ma
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Date: 8 Jan 93 08:15:43 GMT
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In article 725898930@sfu.ca, parkyn@fraser.sfu.ca (Dale Parkyn) writes:
>rtmd30@email.sps.mot.com (Greg Ferguson) writes:
>
>>to run to turn it on? It would be *very* dangerous software with much juju
>>which could startup a Mac which is off. I would be inclined to inspect my
>>CPU with an axe if I saw my machine turn itself on.
>
>Do take the time to investigate...
>There have been reports of ill fit of components that, given conditions, shorted
>or pressed the mechanism causing start up. Much to the consternation of the
>owner.
>
>Also, PowerBook coupled with appropriate modem can wake from sleep to answer
>call...
>
>Dale
>parkyn@sfu.ca
Also, there is an AfterDark module called (I think!) PowerDown 1.0. But this just shuts the machine down after a certain time of the computer not being used.