Very Computer

I have the following problem:

I want to power on a pc (Linux installed) remotely without using the ON/OFF
power switch. I don't know any product that can accomplish that.
I'm sure that there exists such a thing, but I don't know any producer to
contact.
If someone has experience in solving this problem, maybe he wants to share
his wisdom.

        Holger Zirnstein

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In /etc/inittab (Slackware) there are some entries pertaining to powerfaillure,
perhaps you can play with that...

Reinout Heeck
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I started a project with a friend of mine to make a card that does that
exactely (including some other stuff). I am supposed to write the
software (linux first, then maybe dos) and he will design the hardware.
The only problem seems to be that he doenn't have a whole lot of time...
If you want to put some pressuse on him: his mail address is

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M.J. de Wit

Quote:>> I want to power on a pc (Linux installed) remotely without using the ON/OFF
>> power switch. I don't know any product that can accomplish that.
>> I'm sure that there exists such a thing, but I don't know any producer to
>> contact.

There exists such a device that will start a computer
when it receives a signal from another modem.
I don't know the brand or what its called offhand,
but I do have the catalog around here somewhere....

[about 10 minutes later...]

Dammit! I can't find it!
Oh well, I'll post if I do figure out where I saw it.

See ya in the newsgroups.

Not sure if I understand your question Holger, but I think you are perhaps
looking for a device like 'Remote Power On/Off' manufactured by a company
named Server Technology Inc. I have no affiliation with this company except
as a user of their product. I purchased mine from a mail order computer
hardware/software company. Try a search on those names, or mail me if you need
further info.

-rick

Quote:>>> I want to power on a pc (Linux installed) remotely without using the ON/OFF
>>> power switch. I don't know any product that can accomplish that.
>>> I'm sure that there exists such a thing, but I don't know any producer to
>>> contact.

...clap on.....clap off.....

sorry, couldn't resist.

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i have just seen .. don't know page .. such hardware for sale in
computer shopper (the magizen). it worker by turning on the phone based
on a incoming phone call - granted the computer would come on any time
someone called -- but it might be what you want.

sorry but i don't remember the price.

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Quote:>i have just seen .. don't know page .. such hardware for sale in
>computer shopper (the magizen). it worker by turning on the phone based
>on a incoming phone call - granted the computer would come on any time
>someone called -- but it might be what you want.
>sorry but i don't remember the price.

Alternatively, hook up any old modem, and get the RI (ring indicate) pin
to drive a relay to switch on the power. I have seen this solution in a
large insurance form where tey use it to poll pc-s for data at night.
This way the pc doesn't have to be left on.

my 0.02 $
hope this helps,
rob

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