In a typical computer lab, computers have numerous users during the day. Often, these users will shut down the computer when they are finished using them. Studies show that there is less strain on a computer's components when power is continually left on, than when the power to the computer is repeatedly switched on and off.
NiceStopShutDown will restart the computer when 'Shutdown' is chosen from the 'Special' menu. HOWEVER, if the option key is down, the computer will shut down gracefully (and the hard disk's head will be parked--this is important).
There are other similar extensions, but they require that you turn the power to the computer off while the Mac is in the proccess of rebooting, which can be dangerous to components such as hard disks.
If you decide to use this product for more than seven days, please take the time to send a measley $5 bill or check to:
Eugene Cohen
The Latin School of Chicago
59 W. North Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60610
A special price of $25 is available for a Lab license (that is for each computer lab you wish to use NiceStopShutDown).
This product may be distrubuted anywhere provided that this documentation is included, and that the program remains unmodified.
DISCLAIMER:
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall Eugene Cohen or the Latin School of Chicago be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if Eugene Cohen has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for conseqential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
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