buying a UPS

[Alex Snow]

sweet! I'll have to check that $32 unit out...
On Wed, Oct 22, 2003 at 
05:53:11PM -0400, Joe Clever wrote:
> Alex,
> 
> I have been using a Belkin 625VA Regulator Pro Gold for the last 18 months.
> It has been very useful due to frequent, short power outages (less than 1
> minute) in my area. It also has built in surge protection for a network or
> telephone line. This model is no longer available, but Belkin makes many
> models. Mine came with Linux software by Belkin, usable from the shell or
> GUI and client/server type administration. I paid around $150, shipped. It
> may be cheaper to buy one locally, as shipping can be expensive on a UPS.
> You can find good rebates at times at office superstores.
> 
> In my area, when I lose power, the cable system sometimes goes down, too. I
> still plug my cable modem into the UPS, though. Hey, they have to power
> their amps and headend with something, too.
> 
> For a really cheap UPS, I have been thinking about buying a closeout model
> that I have seen at:
> 
> http://www.evertek.com/viewpart.asp?auto=9414
> 
> for $32 for a noname 500VA UPS with a serial port. I have no idea if it will
> work with Linux, but there is a mention of it working with NT. Anybody want
> to gamble?
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca] On
> Behalf Of Alex Snow
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 6:24 AM
> To: speakup at braille.uwo.ca
> Subject: buying a UPS
> 
> 
> Hi all. I'm considering buying a ups to connect my linux box to. I have 
> a few questions:
> where is the best place to look for one?
> does anyone have any recomendations for one that doesn't cost a shitload 
> of money but is powerful enough to power my box, a switch, and a 
> cablemodem.
> Finally I'm looking for a unit that can be connected to the comp via a 
> serial line and that will work with genpower.
> Any info is greatly apreciated.
> 
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