Doug wrote:
> On 3 Sep, 18:46, "Gizmo."
ltlrm3.com> wrote:>>> On 3 Sep, 17:14, Conor
hotmail.com> wrote:>>>> In article <1imp1i3.v8y4id1n7de4oN%%%%ste...@
malloc.co.uk>, Steve Firth
>>>> says...> Doug
riseup.net> wrote:>>>>>> For a start, instead of asking me try Googling the question instead.
>>>>>> It doesn't take long to gain familiarity with the internet so stick
>>>>>> with it and give it a go.
>>>>> My work is involved with (large) computer networks and the internet.
>>>>> Please explain how I can use the internet to avoid travelling. For
>>>>> example, when a new data centre is commissioned, explain how I can use
>>>>> the Internet to avoid having to travel to that data centre.
>>>> Remote administration. For example, a company I did work for had some
>>>> servers put in Tiscali House in Milton Keynes. Servers were configured
>>>> before they left us, were transported down to MK and plugged in. Once
>>>> plugged in, we simply connected to them remotely. If they crash you
>>>> phone up TH and they send someone in to press the reset button.
>>>> With the current trend of installing additional servers as VMs on a
>>>> blade, there's even less of a need to be on site.
>>> How about a remotely controlled reset? Or, instead of having employees
>>> widely dispersed and totally car-dependent why not instead disperse
>>> the servers into their homes? Where there is a will there is always a
>>> way.
>> PMSL !!!
>>
>> Have you seen the size of routers / servers used by Telecos / ISPs / data
>> centres ?
>>
>> I could just about fit 3 Juniper routers in my living room. Thats leaving
>> room for the vents to open and close
>> Now ... what about the air conditioning ?
>> And ... how do you suppose I power them ? Ask EDF to upgrade the main
>> incoming to my house ?
>> Then ... install a 1000A DC plant and batteries ... in a garage ?
>>
>> I look forward to your input Doug ... but wont hold my breath.
>
> So not only are you totally car dependent but your house is too small?
> Have you ever considered a change of lifestyle, or at least moving
> closer to your work?
>
> All I get in this thread is a load of excuses for resisting beneficial
> change. Some have admitted though that certain access to servers could
> be accomplished remotely, which is a step in the right direction.
>
> Obviously a lot of car travel could be avoided by using the internet
> instead, which is my point.
>
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>
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Talking of points, why have you ignored all the one that have been made?
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Tony the Dragon
