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____/ High Plains Thumper on Tuesday 08 Sep 2009 13:45 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> High Plains Thumper on Tuesday:
>>> Homer wrote:
>>>> Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:
>>>>
>>>>> Electricity outages are the main problems that can take
>>>>> down teh Lunix.
>>>>
>>>> You should see the array of UPSs I need to use to
>>>> compensate for my power provider's lack of service. It's
>>>> like a Halfords warehouse.
>>>>
>>>> I'm either going to have to move to another region or buy
>>>> a diesel generator. Seriously.
>>>>
>>>> The "Energy Watch" people seem powerless (ho ho) to do
>>>> anything about this situation.
>>>
>>> Lack of attention has taken down Linux. Somehow a server
>>> got enclosed inside walls without access. Only when there
>>> was a hardware failure did someone realise that it needed
>>> attention.
>>
>> The heat waves in the US cause some DCs to go down (where
>> there are no generators as a fallback). My site was affected
>> by one. It's one major 'bug' in Linux... it requires power and
>> totally fails without it.
>
> Linux SSDD Netbooks charge quicker and run longer without
> connection to the grid, causing unbalanced loads and fluctuations
> in demand, requiring power companies to raise their rates.
>
> In the winter, Linux PC's generate less BTU's, causing home and
> business owners to burn more natural gas to heat, contributing to
> global warming.
>
> However, OLPC usage in Africa has decreased incidences of AIDS.
> Requirement to hand crank to generate electrical power has kept
> users busy, one cranking with the other using, causing a decline
> in sexual activity.
That's like a totally new form of intercourse, about as effective as
contraception.
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~~ Best of wishes
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