Periodic state dumps or checkpoints can save a lot of wasted time if there's a power interruption 5 days in. True enough, but so can a UPS and automatic sleep

Periodic state dumps or checkpoints can save a lot of wasted time if there's a power interruption 5 days in. True enough, but so can a UPS and automatic sleep function in the event of extended power outage, and we already have those routinely installed anyway.