links for 2010-06-05
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Community built around working out how to get Linux to use less power.
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Local computer suppliers
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Some of the maths behind working out battery charging and solar performance for small-scale electronics.
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Great summary of the issues that worry me about the "transparency and openness trumps all" campaign.
"The coming wave of transparency could transform this in a hugely positive way, using open data on costs, opportunities and performance to become a much more creative, cost-effective and agile institution, mindful of the money it spends and the results it achieves, and ensuring individuals are accountable for their work.
But it might make things worse, frightening senior managers into becoming more guarded, taking fewer ‘risks’ with even small amounts of money, and focusing on the process to the detriment of the outcome. It may also make public service less attractive not only for those with something to hide, but for effective people who don’t want to spend their time fending off misinterpretations of their decisions and personal value for money in the media."</div>
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