Originally Posted by
Bobster
My computer is designed to stay off after a power failure. After the power comes back you must press the power button, or it will stay "dead" forever. That protects the computer from surges and other problems that can happen with power going off and on.
Not accusing the OP of failing to turn on the computer. Just wondering a tiny bit.
My home system is designed to keep running through a power failure. I frequently access it (via vpn, vnc, ftp, etc.) remotely and I want it up when I need it up. That's why I have all the machines on UPSs.