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Re:What's a CPU to do when it has nothing to do? by crististm on Thursday October 11, 2018 @04:13AM (#18191731)
Energy demand is not elastic so raising prices is not the right way to reduce demand. Raising prices for inelastic commodities does not change the behavior of the consumer.
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Re:What's a CPU to do when it has nothing to do? by mixmastamyk on Thursday October 11, 2018 @05:04PM (#18197019)
Why do you think it is not elastic?
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Re:What's a CPU to do when it has nothing to do? by crististm on Friday October 12, 2018 @05:56AM (#18200362)
Because it is a basic need of today's society. You can't suddenly decide you won't use energy without significant side-effects. It's worse if someone else decides that for you by raising prices.
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Re:What's a CPU to do when it has nothing to do? by mixmastamyk on Monday October 15, 2018 @02:19AM (#18217756)
Dunno, you can go without, shift timing, or buy more efficient devices.
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