Do you turn your computer off?

Hi, I have had my Mac G4 Tower for about 6 or 7 years now. I leave it running 24/7 365 days a year with an exception at Christmas when I turn it off when I go away for about 3 days.
Is this normal for most of you? I've heard it is harder on the computer components to be constantly turn the computer on and off day after day. What do you think?
Is it better to turn off a computer daily or leave it on constantly?
Thanks

Hi-
Some think 24/7 is fine. If it's a server, I agree. If not a server, I don't think daily shutdowns are necessary, but at least sleep it. That's what the function is for. Avoids all the reboot protocols, but allows the machine to rest, cool down, and, most of all, save energy.
Also, I've seen/heard too many times the story of the machine that was left on, only to succumb to power surges, electrical storms, or suffer a panic while unattended, and shut off, leaving the owner wondering what happened.....
I've been sleeping this Sawtooth several times a day since 1999. Not a single component failure in that time.
Funny thing about electrical components. They are all pretty much rated for time (hours) of service. Especially with hard drives, the time on while you are sleeping, is less time for you to use when you're awake.
Others will be by to say different, but, that's my take on the matter.

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