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Re:Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; the... by 2muchcoffeeman on Thursday April 02, 2026 @05:35PM (#47620504)
I’m surprised they went with outlook rather than something like thunderbird. And I’m surprised they are burning power on an os that can run outlook.
Re:Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; the... by bombcar on Thursday April 02, 2026 @06:22PM (#47620944)
A Macbook Neo can run outlook just fine and pulls what, 20 watts?
Re:Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; the... by yjftsjthsd-h on Thursday April 02, 2026 @11:05PM (#47622790)
I would be fascinated to see the actual measured power consumption at baseline and when it's actually running Outlook
Re:Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; the... by ianburrell on Thursday April 02, 2026 @11:42PM (#47622963)
NASA is a large government organization. Microsoft Outlook is understandable. I assumed they were reading their normal email.

Laptop uses negligible power. The solar panels generate eight houses worth of power (they don't give number).