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In case of a blackout, the computer would turn off abruptly. When turned back on, the download manager should be able to pick up where it left off, as long as the server supports resuming interrupted downloads (most newer servers or those set up to handle a lot of downloads should support resuming).

In case of a brownout (temporary dip in power), the computer would likely reboot, after which the download manager might be able to automatically resume (if it has an option to start / resume downloads when the program starts, and it can be set to start with Windows).


It sounds like your recent blackout was preceded by a power surge, if damage was done. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> A sudden drop or loss of power is not good for computers, but generally doesn't do physical damage. A half decent surge protector would help with power surges, though would not do anything to help with brownouts like a more expensive UPS would.

When I bought my first computer I lived in an older house, in an area susceptible to brownouts, and occasional 5 or 10 minute blackouts. After loosing a few email and documents in progress due to the computer suddenly rebooting (though the auto save feature of my email program and word processor helped with this), I decided to get a UPS. After I got the thing home and plugged in, it was a good 4 or 5 months before another brownout occurred. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/suspicion.gif" alt="" />

I see. Well you are right. The blackout did not do any physical damage to my computer and it was an opportunity to upgrade my system (that is why I am broke). The fridge on the other hand still hurts <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/puppyeyes.gif" alt="" /> It is 30oC here and I do not have cold water or any food <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ouch.gif" alt="" /> I think that I do not need an ups, but to move to another town... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> but I love Athens so much plus the apartment is mine and I do not want to sell it.

I will make a try to start downloading GW today. Who knows? You may see me on line (hope there are redheaded elves in GW) next weekend <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Thanks so much Raze <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/kissyou.gif" alt="" />

the electric company should be sued for not maintaining the electrical flow within safe levels. Luc, if u find that the neighbours have the same problems due to the black or brown outs, write petition or something & demand the electric company to replace the damaged appliances.

they should at least inform people if they are going to do some maintenance which may cause blackout or brownout.

Ah yes we thought about it and then realised that untill we get our money we will be really old <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ouch.gif" alt="" />

I know what a blackout is ... but brownout ... this is the very first time I read this word ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Maybe it is a "burnout". Yeah and then my apartment will explode <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

No, brownout is a correct word for power problems. However how they came to this term is something we probably will never be able to find out...

How I know? - SimCity Classic. You always got the message "brownouts" when facing energy problems.

I would guess the term brownout comes from the brownish red colour of lights at low voltage. Either that, or they needed a term to mean darker than light, but not as dark as black, and brownout flows off the tongue easier than greyout. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

I see...
Well we use two words to discribe it. Poor translation "Fall voltage".
hm... I guess is very poor... it can not be translated. Somehow this thing anyway is more dangerous than a blackout. This thing "killed" my fridge. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/suspicion.gif" alt="" />

hey guys,
well since i'm new, you'll probably just ignore me...
lol
but i really need help from somebody willing to help me in an a little bit, hmm how can i say, extraordinary (spell?) way...
so, i dont't think its smart to tell everything here on the forum but i'll say something...
its about sacred, and i need something, that i can't really find, and if anyone has the nerves, or is just willing to help me, i would be eternally gratefull...
so plz contact me via mail (maric_igor@yahoo.com) or via p.m. ...

btw: forgive me for my bad language, i'm from Montenegro (south-east Europe, very small country...unknown basically...lol)...
thnx anyway, as i've said it would be awesome if anyone responds to me...of course someone who actually owns Sacred...

*Ignoring SavaGE* <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" />

Wellcome to the forum <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />! Stick around, why don't you? And don't be afraid to bring it up here, I don't know very much of Sacred myself, but I know there are pepole her who does <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.

Übereil

thnx!
oh well the thing is that...i am dying to play sacred on-line, but, the problem is that i don't have a cd key...so i can't, and i can't buy it because here in Montenegro we don't have legitimate/original copies, i mean - no money no game...
so i was wondering is there someone here that has sacred but maybe, just maybe doesn't need the cd key to play it online, and is willing to help me out...
i would really love to see Sacred as it was meant with lots of players not just one...
it would be like helping a blind man cross the street...

and i think i will stick around, but first i have to see to get this "Divine Divinity" game, i like the screenshots and all those awards...

I have a copy of sacred that I dont really play anymore...once I get a chance(things are insane here right now) Ill get it to you..if it gets to be a while send me a pm to remind me...

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/offtopic.gif" alt="" />Play Guild Wars! It rocks!

Oh and if anyone is online could you help my ranger get to Kryta tonight? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Name is Ivor Pooshot <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

thank you so much! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />

@ Womble: but the battles are so boring <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/puppyeyes.gif" alt="" />... They're slow and auto-played, you just push a couple of buttons once in a while.And killing just the easiest of creeps takes an eternity, and you have to kill them all, otherwise they'll pile up and kill you.

Übereil

@ Ube
Play Diablo2 then <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

Already did <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />.

Übereil

Good. Now go to bed it is almost 2 o'clock in the morning here <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/kissyou.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleepey.gif" alt="" />

Hey! It's only one'o clock <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/memad.gif" alt="" />!

Übereil