Re: 2.2.19: config help text about "TCO timer"

2001-04-12 Thread Alan Cox
> I know TCO meaning that, but I can't believe it for a mainboard > component. Should the user then throw the PC away, or what? Or is it > more safe to reboot frequently. What has this to do with costs? Its a watchdog timer. It reduces the TCO by letting you arrange for your machine to reboot r

2.2.19: config help text about "TCO timer"

2001-04-11 Thread Ulrich Windl
Hi, I know I'm late, but Configure.help in 2.2.19 says: ..."The TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) timer is a watchdog"... I know TCO meaning that, but I can't believe it for a mainboard component. Should the user then throw the PC away, or what? Or is it more safe to reboot frequently. What has t