Efficient Computing Initiative

Hello, and welcome to the efficiency in computing project.

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This project will explore efficiency in computing from a variety of perspectives. The project will explore maximizing the efficiency of computers in the following areas:

• Noise production
• Energy consumption
• Cost
• Weight
• Environmental impact
• Life/durability
• Design/usability
• Ease of use
• Pleasantness of experience during use

Project news

An outline drawing of a Type I TSOP with 32 leads

• March 17, 2007 - Project started

Resources

• Wikipedia: Geode (processor)
• Wikipedia: Solid-state fan

External links

• Mini-ITX cluster running 10.5 Ghz @ 220 Watts
• OLPC XO: The Greenest Laptop Ever Made
• Synergy - multiple computers, one mouse and one keyboard
• OpenMoko wiki
• OLPC wiki
• UCTV: Energy-Efficient Electronics @1:55Hr