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Dave Liquorice[_2_] Dave Liquorice[_2_] is offline
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On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:17:47 +0100, Andy Burns wrote:

Mention that the ADSL/cable modem and router(s) will need to be on the
UPS - not just the computer system.


If you want any decent runtime for a PC/monitor/xDSL etc you are going to
have some hefty battery storage. Best to forget a PC other than a laptop
when the power goes. Have one to enable clean automagic shut downs though.

Useful to put DECT basestation on UPS too, but also keep a wired phone
handy.


Some DECTs have batteries, personally I'd have a wired phone always
plugged in somewhere anyway.

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Dave.