Some time ago a Linker posted an item about Framework Computers, headquartered in SFO,
which makes laptops where every major part is replaceable and upgradeable. These
include processor storage and main memory, the battery, the screen and even the
motherboard. WiFi, camera & audio is built in(with a hardware disable switch!),
and externally-pluggable potted cards are available for all the usual peripherals
(Ethernet, HDMI, Display port, USB-A & -C, and so on.)
More recently an article in Choice suggested they were worth checking out.
I've just acquired the DIY version, claimed to be optimised for Linux, and am
in the process of installing OpenSuSE.
I'll review the outcome in due course if anyone is interested. The basic
installation of OpenSuSE was as smooth as silk but there seems to be a little
problem with the Ethernet and HDMI adapters, possibly due to a standard Linux
package (tlp) for optimising battery usage.
The laptop is manufactured in Taiwan but only sold in a limited number of
countries, including Australia. Just think how much money Canberra or any
large company could save...
_
David Lochrin_
On 29/05/2024 8:05 pm, Stephen Loosley wrote
We polled thousands of IT pros – and sustainability just ain't a priority right
now
The planet can wait, pal, we've got other problems
By Tobias Man 28 May 2024
https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/28/register_it_sustainability/
SURVEY RESULTS While Big Tech wrings its hands about things like greenhouse gas
emissions, IT teams out in the trenches aren't nearly as concerned about the
eco-sustainability of their infrastructure.
In fact, just 16.7 percent of the 2,869 IT professionals surveyed around the world this season by The Register considered sustainability a top issue, and only 38.7 percent considered it a priority at all. That said, the sentiment on environmental friendliness varies by region.
_______________________________________________
Link mailing list
[email protected]
https://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
