fortres software

[Bobb Menk]

The initial post asked about this problem for both Win95 and Win3.1 
machines.  Subsequent posts have argued the pros and cons for Win95, 
but I haven't seen anything further regarding Win3.1.  Since that's 
my current setting, I'd like to hear from anyone with good or bad 
experiences just shutting 'em off under 3.1.  Thanks.

Bobb Menk


> 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
> 
Bobb Menk, Internet Librarian, Lane Memorial Library
Hampton, NH 03842  603-926-3368
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