'Microsoft environmentally irresponsible'

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Pinga, Jan 31, 2007.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Pinga

    Pinga Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2006
    Posts:
    1,420
    Location:
    Europe
    Greens predict that an enormous amount of hardware will be junked by consumers and companies as Vista will refuse to play Blu-Ray and HD DVD content with current monitors and sound cards. 'There will be thousands of tonnes of dumped monitors, video cards and whole computers that are perfectly capable of running Vista - except for the fact they lack the paranoid lock down mechanisms Vista forces you to use. That's an offensive cost to the environment.'

    http://www.greenparty.org.uk/news/2851

    http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,39285679,00.htm

    http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37312
     
    Pinga, Jan 31, 2007
    #1
  2. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2003
    Posts:
    20,590
    Ok, so all these quotes are really the same. Based on the representatives here in DC, and the the predictions they make, I'd not take this source to seriously.

    Don't mean this to say I support Vista quite the contrary. I replace a PC, just because I didn't want to have to buy one with VISTA, but I didn't junk it, I gave it away, and it will continue to live a usefull life.

    Also I noticed my computer vendor is now offering PC's with a choice of Vista or XP on the high end models.
     
    Peter2150, Jan 31, 2007
    #2
  3. Capp

    Capp Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2004
    Posts:
    2,125
    Location:
    United States
    Also, just in case nobody knows this....If you need to get rid of any computer equipment (working or not), take it to a GoodWill store or the salvation army. They will take your extra's. I've given away quite a lot of stuff, rather than throw it away.
     
    Capp, Jan 31, 2007
    #3
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...