PCs and the greener future

[Benny]

I'm going to get all huggy, whilst you upgrade and bin your old PC's just spare a little thought;

What has the environmental impact of both an SUV and a fridge?
Here's a clue: You're using it right now.

It turns out your computer is a much bigger material and energy hog than previously believed. The most effective way to reduce its oversized environmental footprint is to increase its useful lifespan, according to a new book released Monday, Computers and the Environment, by the United Nations University in Tokyo.
The average desktop PC and 17-inch CRT monitor takes an SUV-sized 1.8 tons of water, fossil fuels and chemicals to make

[Doorman]

Originally posted by Benny@Apr 14 2004, 08:07 AM
I'm going to get all huggy, whilst you upgrade and bin your old PC's just spare a little thought;

What has the environmental impact of both an SUV and a fridge?
Here's a clue: You're using it right now.

It turns out your computer is a much bigger material and energy hog than previously believed. The most effective way to reduce its oversized environmental footprint is to increase its useful lifespan, according to a new book released Monday, Computers and the Environment, by the United Nations University in Tokyo.
The average desktop PC and 17-inch CRT monitor takes an SUV-sized 1.8 tons of water, fossil fuels and chemicals to make

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Yer right! Who's gonna be the first to refuse the latest, fastest, most expensive toy on the market? Probably not me and certainly not Smite!