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Author: neau <neau@web>
Date:   Sat, 25 Jun 2022 22:52:17 +0200

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diff --git a/Principles.mdwn b/Principles.mdwn @@ -10,9 +10,11 @@ Create low-power systems that strengthens the biosphere and use the wide-area ne ## Care for the chips -Production of new computing hardware consumes a lot of energy and resources. Therefore, we need to **[[maximize the lifespans|lifespan maximization]]** of hardware components – especially microchips, because of their low material recyclability. Repair what can be repaired, create new devices from old components. +Production of new computing hardware consumes a lot of energy and resources. Therefore, we need to **[[maximize the lifespans|lifespan maximization]]** of hardware components – especially microchips, because of their low material [[recyclability]]. -* **Accept what already exists**. Appreciate even bad hardware (but also notice its energy consumption). Respect the quirks and peculiarities of each chip and design (this is particularly relevant for [[art]]). Support **[[time-sharing]]** in your local community in order to avoid buying new stuff. +* Respect the quirks and peculiarities of what already exists and repair what can be repaired. +* Create new devices from [[salvaged components|salvage computing]]. +* Support local [[time-sharing]] within your community in order to avoid buying redundant stuff. * Push the industry towards **[[Planned longevity]]**. * [[Design for disassembly]].