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Re:The world could run on older hardware if software optimiz... by HappMacDonald on Tuesday May 13, 2025 @09:09AM (#43972540)
You don't have to "solve" security in order to improve security hygiene by a factor of X, and thus risk of negative consequences by that same factor of X.
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Re:The world could run on older hardware if software optimiz... by ngneer on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @09:52PM (#43991085)
I am not suggesting we refuse to close one window because another window is open. That would be silly. Of course we should close the window. Just pointing out that the "950X" example figure cited fails to account for the full cost (or overestimates the benefit).
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