Top 20 Ways for Web Developers to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint - Nettuts+
5. Switch to Linux-powered Computers
Did you know that Linux computers can save e-waste levels by 50%? There was a study done in 2004 that reported definite green benefits to running Linux-powered computers. The main reason: Windows systems had to change hardware every 3-4 years, where Linux systems only needed hardware refreshes every 6-8 years. (source)
While the study is five years old (an eternity in technology years), it still leaves something to consider the next time you purchase a computer.
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