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Linux Ecology HOWTO

Werner Heuser < wehe@snafu.de > Wade W. Hampton <whampton@staffnet.com>

v0.5, 4 January 2000


The Ecology-HOWTO discusses ways Linux computers can be used as a mean to protect our environment, by using its features to save power or paper. Since it does not require big hardware, Linux may be used with old computers to make their life cycle longer. Games may be used in environmental education and software is available to simulate ecological processes.

1. Introduction

2. Reduction of Power Consumption

3. Alternative Power Supplies - Sun, Wind, Water

4. Noise Reduction

5. Saving Consumables (Paper, Ink, etc.)

6. Recycling of Consumables (Paper, Printer Cartrigdes, CD, Floppies, Tapes)

7. Reduction of Radiation, Electro Magnetic Fields, Heat

8. Extending the Life Cycle of your Hardware

9. X10 - Home Automation System

10. Uninterruptable Power Supply - UPS

11. Games

12. Ecology Software (Simulation, Datacollection, Statistics, etc.)

13. Related Projects, Mailing Lists and Newsgroups

14. Credits

15. Revision History

16. Copyright and Disclaimer

17. Appendix A - Linux with Laptops

18. Appendix B - MP3-Hardware-Decoder at Parallel Port

19. Appendix C - Bibliography

20. Appendix D - Recommendations for Buying a New Computer

21. Appendix E - A New Environmentally Friendly Hardware Design

22. Appendix F - Computer Related Eco Labels

23. Appendix G - Other Operating Systems

24. Appendix H - URLs of Recylers


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