Re:Microsoft Bets That Fusion Power Is Closer Than Many Think
by incahoots on Wednesday May 10, 2023 @11:48AM
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That really depends on how fast they can capitalize on doing so. Whilst it's nice to think America would share such tech willingly, I'd offer the reality that if it's not generating a revenue, it's not being given away.
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Re:Microsoft Bets That Fusion Power Is Closer Than Many Think
by bheadmaster on Wednesday May 10, 2023 @12:06PM
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> Whilst it's nice to think America would share such tech willingly, I'd offer the reality that if it's not generating a revenue, it's not being given away.
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On the contrary, I think as long as it's generating revenue, it's not going to be given away. Remember that UNIX was popularized only because AT&T were under anti-trust sanctions and couldn't sell it.
Re:Microsoft Bets That Fusion Power Is Closer Than Many Think
by incahoots on Wednesday May 10, 2023 @12:14PM
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Oh you mean when the DOJ used to trial Anti-Trust suits? I can't recall the last time they acted on a monopoly.
Re:Microsoft Bets That Fusion Power Is Closer Than Many Think
by DennisP on Wednesday May 10, 2023 @11:52AM
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Helion plans to build a factory churning out twenty 50MW reactors per day, capable of producing dispatchable electricity for about $0.01/kWh. If they achieve that then revenue won't be a problem.