1. Microsoft's Energy-Wasting Strong-Arm Tactics Show That Redmond Hasn't Changed

    Microsoft's Energy-Wasting Strong-Arm Tactics Show That Redmond Hasn't Changed

    Cloud computing promises to create a more efficient, more productive global economy - but it uses gargantuan amounts of electricity:  between 1.7 and 2.2 percent of U.S. power use , according to a 2010 report. That puts cloud providers in a position of responsibility with respect to the global community: We're depending on them to deliver their services with the minimum possible impact on energy ...

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