DingoDv wrote:
I'm an Environemntal Science student - I try to be green where possible

My housemates already insist on a media server and all there PC's on 24/7
I also used WinME for too long, so I don't like hibernate as it caused BDOS all the time.
Hibernate is the GREENEST mode possible!! !! !! !
NORMAL---- FULL POWER
STANDBY -- VERY LOW POWER
HIBERNATE -- NO POWER, and comes up QUICKLY, conserving power!
SHUTDOWN -- NO POWER, and requires a full reboot!
So HIBERNATE actually uses less power than just turning your computer off!
Steve