>Hello, > >I've been thinking about getting a new UPS. Previously >I purchased APC >products, but I want to hear about other experiences. >I've pretty much >narrowed it down to a product from APC or Tripplite. >APC is more >expensive, less Linux/UNIX friendly, but makes good >products (IMHO). >Tripplite is less expensive, more Linux/UNIX friendly, >but I'm not sure >how the quality of their product compares to APC. > >Does anyone know of some sort of comparison between >these two companies >products? I'm interested in features/quality more then >price. APC IS linux friendly! There are at least TWO debian packages that work with APC ups units. Also you can download a (binary only) package from apc that works under linux/x11. That one comes in an .RPM and tarball.
I have used apc units for some time. The BACK-UPS product line is not very expensive and works well. You can hot swap the batteries via a trapdoor in the bottom of the unit. The 300va unit is $89 at office depot, the 500va is $129, the 650va is $199. They put out a stepped sine wave which is nicer on your ps than the square wave that the trip-lite units put out. (You get what you pay for). ===== Amateur Radio, when all else fails! http://www.qsl.net/wa2mze Debian Gnu Linux, Live Free or ..... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
