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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
THE HAPPENING WORLD: California and Other Stupid States Ban High-Performance Computers
Dell is no longer shipping energy-hungry gaming PCs to certain states in America because they demand more energy than local standards allow. Customers seeking to purchase, for example, an Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Gaming Desktop from Dell's we... https://t.co/eVg9ykK6hX
— The Register: Summary (@_TheRegister) July 26, 2021
There is more information about this on ZeroHedge: “59 Million Americans Prohibited From Buying High-End Dell Gaming PCs”.
It's always fun to pop up any of the Official State Media Web sites, type “California ban” into the search box, and see what it suggests.
Meanwhile, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is contemplating banning gas appliances in existing residences. They will be replaced, of course, with electric appliances which use power that, in the U.S., is primarily generated from—natural gas.
City considering ban of natural gas appliances in existing homes - Palo Alto Daily Post https://t.co/SPlyWBjhrU via
— | Lainey | (@Lainey_Doyle) July 26, 2021
File under “AGE OF STUPID”.
Posted at July 27, 2021 12:09