[ale] computer controlled power switches

[Christopher Fowler]

On Thu, 2006-12-28 at 16:30 -0500, Matt Kubilus wrote:
> oooh let me suggest the cheapskate solution.  Buy a DC/AC relay from
> radio shack.  Connect the DC side to the parport on you PC, The other
> side to AC.  Just like installing a light switch.
> 
> Relay should have ~3vdc in, 110vAC out.  Should cost less than $10.

Great idea.  What happens if the relay is unplugged for the parallel
port or PC is off.  Will that turn off power to the modem?