>> Once I get the machine set up (which is mostly waiting on my getting
>> a larger microdrive right now) I'm going to see what I can do about
>> this, but it's likely to be kludges at best.  I might be able to
>> arrange unattended reboot, if nothing else....
> For what reason are unattended reboots necessary?

Installing a new kernel, and testing changes to the boot-time setup, to
name just the first two that come to mind.

> Personally, I never turn my MP780 off, or reboot it.  Essentially,
> the battery can never be allowed to have no charge.  I have an
> external battery that I use to maintain this.

That'd be nice, but mine has only about two hours of battery life, and
I not infrequently am away from mains power for more than two hours.

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