I am running two netbsd 9600's (love them PCI ports) in an APC UPS (has 9 
pin output), thanks to powerhungry i386s the UPS doesnt last that long 
when power goes out. We are in the heart of manhattan, in a well managed 
building so there is a good chance that /if/ the power goes out, it will 
be restored promptly.


Questions:

 	1	what software works well on netbsd using an RS232 port.
 	works well = can execute scripts when mains power is off, AND 
battery drops below a given % of remaing charge.
 	(shutting down the i386s will help concerve charge)

 	2	what is the best way to how the box auto-poweron after 
restore power.

Im considering a PIC and some Dallas Semiconductor charge controlers, but 
if someone has done this before, please let me know how.

  Microsoft: Where do you want to go tomorrow?
  Linux: Where do you want to go today?
  BSD: Are you guys coming, or what?


Robin-David Hammond	KB3IEN
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