fortres software

[Andrew Farler]

On Thu, 10 Jul 1997, Jim Jones wrote:

> We don't run fortres (yet?), but I do take a bit of an issue with your
> statement that "nothing horrible" happens.  Take it from someone who has
> had problems with users just shutting off Windows 95 machines.  On several
> occasions they have corrupted their network drivers and have required a couple
> of hours fixing other problems that cropped up.  Take Microsoft's advice.   
> ALWAYS SHUTDOWN THE COMPUTER PROPERLY!

On certain computers, such as the Dells that we have in our library, if
you push the power button, Fortres (or maybe Win95?) will automatically go
into a safe Shutdown mode, and nothing bad will occur.  No need to enter
any passwords at all.

-Andrew Farler
 Miami Univ. Libraries