Fluorescent bulb conversion

[JohnnyD]

Saltheart, why not set your computer to go into Standby Mode after being idle for a period of time?

Then, when you come back to the computer, a simple press of the spacebar and it should be ready to go in 10 seconds or less.

If you need a hand getting it setup, let me know... Or this might help:
http://www.genexe.com/?p=498

My understanding is that a computer in Standby mode uses less than 10Watts of electricity - upwards of a 70-80% savings (using a 500W PSU)

[Sgt_Nutz]

Just don't break one. Your place will turn into a hazardous waste site. EPA on clean up of mercury spills from Compact fluorescent lights

http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/#fluorescent