The Main Benefit of Having Standby Mode is
Save Power Resources
If your computer supports the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface) standard then you will much happier than
others.
ACPI also enables you to save power resources. With Windows 98
Second Edition you can choose a power scheme and define its
settings on a specific device-class basis. Depending on your ACPI
computer and other hardware peripherals, you can:
Turn off your monitor and hard disks automatically to save
power.
Put the computer on standby manuallyor automaticallywhen it is
idle for a short period of time. While on standby, your monitor and
hard disks are off, and your computer uses less power. When you
want to use the computer again, it reactivates quickly, and your
desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Standby is particularly
useful for conserving battery power in portable computers.
Put your computer in hibernation for an extended period of time.
The hibernation feature turns off your monitor and hard disk, saves
everything in memory on disk, and turns off your computer. When you
restart your computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left
it. (Note: It takes longer to bring your computer out of
hibernation than out of standby.
Password-protect your computer for standby or hibernation
mode.)
Hopes This Helps,
Charles