Re: [SLUG] UPS for Linux

[David Fisher <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Friday 25 August 2006 23:05, you wrote:

>
> If you *must* have an ethernet interface, the price skyrockets,
> however APC UPS' are well equipped in the connectivity area,  the
> newer (small) units have a combo USB/Serial port dependant on the
> cable you get and apcupsd (http://www.apcupsd.org) is a nice piece of
> software.  The more expensive units also have a web/snmp/ethernet
> card as an option.  I also hear that the MGE UPS' are pretty good as
> well.
>
> cheers,
> Rob

Thanks, Rob.

He's gone out and bought an Opti-Ups.  I don't know what is involved in 
setting it up but I guess I'm about to find out.

I'll keep your advice in mind.  It's about time I got one for myself.

-- 
David

It's time to reconsider your thoughts about the iron carbon double 
diagram.