"I read an article on CNN a couple days ago about Linux and
ewaste reduction. It wasn't until I spent far too long shoveling my
driveway tonight, though, that I had time to give the article any
thought. At first blush, it seems to be another ringing endorsement
of Linux. Free, open source, and with the power to save the earth,
besides? I should be jumping up and down, right?
"I'm not, though, and here's why. The article quotes a 2004
study (does CNN realize how long 3 years is in computer years?)
highlighting the ways in which converting computers to Linux can
reduce electronic waste..."