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Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates?
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On 03/03/2013 05:17 PM, Jeff T wrote:
Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? Yes. -- https://www.createspace.com/3707686 |
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On 03/03/2013 23:17, Jeff T wrote:
Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? NO!!! It can even be disconnected from the wall plug and still manage to update itself! ;-) -- choro ***** |
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On 03/03/2013 07:00 PM, choro wrote:
On 03/03/2013 23:17, Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? NO!!! It can even be disconnected from the wall plug and still manage to update itself! ;-) Ah yes, that reminds me of the time someone stole my radio, but left the music. -- https://www.createspace.com/3707686 |
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"Jeff T" wrote in message
... Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? You are kidding, right? |
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On Sun, 3 Mar 2013 17:17:42 -0600, "Jeff T"
wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? I have a broken computer that I'm storing in a landfill in rural Maryland. All of its automatic updates are held in a trust account in Washington state. Since the trusteee acts as an agent for my computer, the answer to your question must be yes. |
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Jeff T wrote:
Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? Oh yes indeed. I also watch cable TV with the television powered off. I have infinite gas mileage since I don't have to turn on my car to drive it. And I never run out of ink or paper for the printer because it magically appears. |
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On 04/03/2013 03:30, philo wrote:
On 03/03/2013 07:00 PM, choro wrote: On 03/03/2013 23:17, Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? NO!!! It can even be disconnected from the wall plug and still manage to update itself! ;-) Ah yes, that reminds me of the time someone stole my radio, but left the music. I must, I just must include this one in my Quotable Quotes file! LOL. Stupid thief. Forgot to pinch the music too with the radio, did he? Well, at least you must be thankful for that. -- choro ***** |
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On Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:48 +0000, choro wrote:
On 03/03/2013 23:17, Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? NO!!! It can even be disconnected from the wall plug and still manage to update itself! ;-) And that way, you don't have any problem with the update!! |
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On Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:51:39 -0500, micky
wrote: On Sun, 3 Mar 2013 17:17:42 -0600, "Jeff T" wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? I have a broken computer that I'm storing in a landfill in rural Maryland. All of its automatic updates are held in a trust account in Washington state. Since the trusteee acts as an agent for my computer, the answer to your question must be yes. Aren't you afraid the Sequester will effect the 'Trust'? |
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On 03/04/2013 01:10 AM, choro wrote:
On 04/03/2013 03:30, philo wrote: On 03/03/2013 07:00 PM, choro wrote: On 03/03/2013 23:17, Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? NO!!! It can even be disconnected from the wall plug and still manage to update itself! ;-) Ah yes, that reminds me of the time someone stole my radio, but left the music. I must, I just must include this one in my Quotable Quotes file! LOL. Stupid thief. Forgot to pinch the music too with the radio, did he? Well, at least you must be thankful for that. Some times I wish the thief would have left the radio but stolen the music! -- https://www.createspace.com/3707686 |
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On Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:47:03 -0600, philo* opined:
On 03/03/2013 05:17 PM, Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? Yes. But isn't there a way for a computer on the same LAN to turn on another computer ("Wake on LAN")? If so, then maybe the question isn't as dumb as it sounds. -- Dennis |
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On Sun, 3 Mar 2013 17:17:42 -0600, "Jeff T"
wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? Certainly. It has to be on to do anything. |
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Dennis wrote:
philo*opined: Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? Yes. But isn't there a way for a computer on the same LAN to turn on another computer ("Wake on LAN")? But then the computer is still "on" when the OS runs the processes needed to download and install updates, isn't it. Whether you push a power button, plug it in, or use wake-on events, the computer will still need to be on to do the updates (retrieve and/or install). If so, then maybe the question isn't as dumb as it sounds. Yes, it was. The only person that says "There are no dumb questions" is the one that doesn't have to answer them. Try working at a help desk for awhile and you'll have experience with fielding lots of dumb questions. Even smart people might ask dumb questions. A dumb question does not necessitate but may indicate a dumb user; however, the dumb question will embarass the smart user. Them: "My monitor is black and I can't get it to show anything". You work through several solutions and chance upon "Look behind your desk to see if you kicked out the power cord". Them: "I can't see down there because the room is dark." You: "Turn on the lights." Them: "We've had a power outage so I can't turn on anything." Here's a dumb question from a dumb user. I remember while on a cruise the cruise director mentioning some dumb questions, like "Do these stairs go up or down?" and "Will this elevator take me to the front of the ship?" "Are the pools filled with fresh or salt water?" "Salt water, maam." "See, Marge, I told you the pools were just as rough as the sea because they're filled with salt water." "Is the crew still onboard after hours?" "No, maam, see those lifeboats? We pile all the help into those and lower them into the sea to drag behind us during the night. When it's time to fee you breakfast, we reel them back in." |
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"VanguardLH" wrote in message
... Dennis wrote: philo opined: Jeff T wrote: Does your computer need to be "On" to receive automatic updates? Yes. But isn't there a way for a computer on the same LAN to turn on another computer ("Wake on LAN")? But then the computer is still "on" when the OS runs the processes needed to download and install updates, isn't it. Whether you push a power button, plug it in, or use wake-on events, the computer will still need to be on to do the updates (retrieve and/or install). If so, then maybe the question isn't as dumb as it sounds. Yes, it was. The only person that says "There are no dumb questions" is the one that doesn't have to answer them. Try working at a help desk for awhile and you'll have experience with fielding lots of dumb questions. Even smart people might ask dumb questions. A dumb question does not necessitate but may indicate a dumb user; however, the dumb question will embarass the smart user. Them: "My monitor is black and I can't get it to show anything". You work through several solutions and chance upon "Look behind your desk to see if you kicked out the power cord". Them: "I can't see down there because the room is dark." You: "Turn on the lights." Them: "We've had a power outage so I can't turn on anything." Here's a dumb question from a dumb user. I remember while on a cruise the cruise director mentioning some dumb questions, like "Do these stairs go up or down?" and "Will this elevator take me to the front of the ship?" "Are the pools filled with fresh or salt water?" "Salt water, maam." "See, Marge, I told you the pools were just as rough as the sea because they're filled with salt water." "Is the crew still onboard after hours?" "No, maam, see those lifeboats? We pile all the help into those and lower them into the sea to drag behind us during the night. When it's time to fee you breakfast, we reel them back in." There are many (perceived) smart people that ask, not only dumb, but stupid questions. Let's think lawyers. You can probably Google this but I'll give examples. Questions asked in a court of law: Attorney: Maam, how many children do you have? Lady: 3 Attorney: How many are boys? Lady: 1 Attorney: And how many are girls????? Really? Attorney: Sir, how do you KNOW the man was dead? Forensic pathologist: Because his brain was in a jar on my desk |
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