Linux saves computer hardware costs and moves towards green Reuse

Living in the computer age, we seldom focus on the environmental problems produced by the computers we use. There are about 1 billion PCs in use around the world, and the average use cycle of PCs is two to five years. We can predict that more and more computers need to be processed. If this does not make us feel the challenge more directly, please note that hundreds of millions of computers have been decommissioned, but they just stayed in your, me, everybody's living room or basement.

According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, a large amount of foreign computer garbage is transferred to China and "recycled. The disposal of obsolete computers is even more prominent in China.

　　Better use of existing computers

Of course, this global project requires a series of consistent and effective solutions. However, it is worth noting that it is a good solution to make better use of existing computers. In other words, it is to make the computer reach its natural life, rather than being promoted by the manufacturer, leading to shortening the computer life.

Better use of existing computers will save on natural resources and create a new computer:

• Half a ton of mineral fuel;
• 1 ton and a half of water;
• 48 lbs of chemicals.

That's why your computer is the most expensive electronic device in the living room. Finally, better use of existing computers can bring technology into nearly 25% of American households, because not every family can afford a new computer.

Vendors do not like this idea. Many of them do this. The purpose of any business is to do its utmost to produce and sell products faster and more. This is commendable, but it has evolved into a planned elimination system, encouragement, and even forced elimination of early-stage computers.

Computer Industry: out-of-date Elimination

I collected donations to charity for re-repairing or recycling computers. I have received 1/4 of the computer I that can be used very well. They are only software problems related to Windows.

Here are some examples:

Hardware:	Operating System:	Problem:
P-III 733 mhz	Windows ME	Disk consumed by Windows System Restore
P-III 933 mhz	Windows XP	Disk consumed by Windows Update
P-IV 2.8 ghz	Windows XP	Slow due to malware
P-III 1.2 ghz	Windows XP	Slow due to unneeded services, startups, and crapware
P-III 1 ghz	Windows XP	Damaged OS, user unable to fix, unreadable recovery CD
P-IV 2.4 ghz	Windows XP	Damaged OS, user unable to fix, vendor recovery software with OS image partition did not work for unidentified reasons

This is a good early elimination of computer hardware. Windows needs to be coordinated, just like a car. Few users know this and discard good hardware. (This example shows how to coordinate the windows system to maintain the service)

Microsoft's business logic is based on planned elimination. They use their monopoly to achieve win-win ecosystem:

1. Consumers get better performance and more features for Windows and Office.
2. Hardware manufacturers "win" because consumers must purchase new hardware that meets these improved features.
3. Microsoft has sold a large number of Windows copyrights.
   
   
   This is Microsoft's "three arrows ". It doesn't matter whether users are willing to participate. Microsoft guided the computer industry to build on an "obsolete" mechanism.

• The registration and product activation technology enables Windows to only be installed on a specific computer. What's more, specific hardware configurations.
• It is difficult for Windows applications to move freely to different folders, hard disks, and computers.
• Microsoft and other software vendors jointly upgrade irrelevant software products, forcing users to upgrade.
• Microsoft Office documents often lead to different document formats. What should I do? Upgrade.
• Currently, many computers do not have system CD. Instead, they hide system partitions (carrying system backup or restoring CD ). In this way, the "Innovation" results in forcing users to re-purchase Windows only when the hard disk is damaged.
• Hardware manufacturers are eager to support "obsolete ". Printer power adapters, ink cartridges, and even disc connectors, eccentric shape notebook drivers, etc.

In the end, Windows will stop updating existing Windows XP and so on, which will cause the system security repair to fail. Okay, upgrade it. In addition, anti-virus software also needs to run on at least 1gz processors to protect the system.

　　Let's see how Linux solves this problem.

Mature hardware can always be used under good working conditions. The following list shows that while Windows requires more hardware resources, Linux only needs less.

 

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