> Yeah, uh, that's a LOT. Well yes, it's a lot compared to a Linksys router. That's true. I could also choose to not have internet service at all, which would save the electricty used by my cable modem. Heck, I'll stop getting cable altogether, and get rid of my televisions. Even better - if I quit my profession of being a programmer and work as a librarian down the street, I can get rid of ALL my computers, and just walk to work every day. Then I can sell my car! If I buy a bunch of extra blankets and candles, I could stop heating my place and turn off the electricity altogether!
Point is, anyone could take this to an extreme, and as a guy that IS conscious of his environment, I have to weigh the things that make my life enjoyable against their potential negative effects. I'm a computer hobbyist. In my opinion, the relatively small amount of electricity I use is worth the benefits of coming home after a long day of work and school and writing code for fun. Some people come home and read a book. I sit down in front of a IIgs and write assembly, or whatever else. Yes, I'm using electricity for no reason other than to make my life slightly more enjoyable. But where do you draw the line between doing what I do, and taking it to an absurd level as I illustrated above? > You mean like all the people driving SUVs and prolonging our dependence > on > foreign oil? I don't drive an SUV. I'm also a member of GreenChoice for my energy needs: http://www.electric.austin.tx.us/greenchoice/ Point is, I feel like I do what I can. Can I do more? Of course, but it's always a constant battle to ride the line between what's reasonable and what's not. I feel like what I do is reasonable. If you don't, well fine, but I'd bet that you have energy consumption areas that can be cut back as well. The mere fact that you're on a vintage Mac list indicates to me that you consume your share of electricity for pleasure reasons too. -dmr -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
