Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 million PCs to landfills: Report
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Microsoft Corp's plan to end support for the Windows 10 operating system could result in about 240 million personal computers (PCs) being disposed of, potentially adding to landfill waste, Canalys Research said. The electronic waste from these PCs could weigh an estimated 480 million kg, equivalent to 320,
  • Random_Character_AEnglish
    60·
    10 months ago

    Few years ago there was a story in a local paper about building automation systems running on Commadore 64 and still doing fine. Build by some company in the 80’s. They weren’t online, so no security issues.

    Tried to find the article online but no luck. It would have been in local language anyway.

    • topinambour_rexEnglish
      40·
      10 months ago

      Even if they was online, I doubt a lot of people have the knowledge for hack a commodore 64.

      • Random_Character_AEnglish
        10·
        10 months ago

        I’d imagine it would have been some gprs-modem through an adapter for sms notifications, that was added afterwards in the 90’s

        • topinambour_rexEnglish
          10·
          10 months ago10 months ago

          There is a device for connect it to internet, via an ethernet cable and with some software, for bbs by example.

          • Random_Character_AEnglish
            10·
            10 months ago

            Getting a C64 to host an remote interface page would definitely be “beyond the call of duty”.