We all need to support teh use of Open Source thin-client solutions in an educational context. Its worth stating, again, what is really the blindingly obvious - thin-client work stations use one twentieth of the power of a typical PC (10-20 watts versus 200-400 watts), require no maintenance or technical per-machine support.
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The future is green, open source and Nintendo
(via www.computerworlduk.com)
Submitted by e5rebel on Fri, 2008-04-25 08:07. | Tags: technology | computers | ComputerworldUK | education | green pc | linux | low-energy PC | nintendo | open source | power consumption | thin client
Are high-tech companies green hypocrites?
(via www.computerworlduk.com)
Green sells, whether the product in question is a hybrid car or a laptop computer. Tech firms know this, but they also face growing scepticism as a result of the the deluge of greenwash we are all being subjected to.
Submitted by radhikapraveen on Wed, 2008-04-23 09:48. | Tags: architecture | apple | ComputerworldUK | CSCI | Green IT 08 | green; environment; green IT; green survey; green business; IT environmental impact | Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics | Microsoft | MOTOROLA | nintendo | Nokia | recycling | Techworld
The future is green, open source and Nintendo
(via www.computerworlduk.com)
Its worth stating, again, what is really the blindingly obvious - thin-client work stations use one-twentieth of the power of a typical PC (10-20 watts versus 200-400 watts), require no maintenance or technical per-machine support and Open Source software is free of licence costs.
Submitted by radhikapraveen on Wed, 2008-04-16 10:14. | Tags: technology | ComputerworldUK | education | enterprise OS | gaming consoles | green | john spencer | linux | nintendo | open source | servers | Sun Microsystems | sunray workstation | Techworld | thin-client | Web 2.0
