> >In a sort of related topic, the new ATX systems with 'power-itself-down'
> >capabilities cannot be rebooted from a remote control AC switch. When power
> >goes away and comes back they stay off - since the power switch is 'smart'
> >(like some TVs). Anyone seen a system without that problem?
> 
> My ATX system has a way to set the default behavior (power on or power off)
> on AC power loss in the BIOS.  I don't know if all do, though.  That's
> with a Intel VX440 (I think), with an AMI BIOS.

The ASUS p2l97-based system I mentioned before also appears to have a
similar option on its power management screen, though I haven't tried
it yet.  I suspect the bottom line here is that bigger-name vendors
are more likely to get it right..

					- Bill