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From: "Julian H. Stacey" <jhs@berklix.org>
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Subject: Re: [Laptop] Battery Time 
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> Performance, Stability, and Reliability.  I have also learned (from my 
> laptop) that FreeBSD is also a Green OS, as it causes the hardware to 
> use less power than other systems.

If anyone has right contacts in eg HP/Compaq &/or US EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency ?) & other national agencies that compile lists of
preferred hardware for government agency acquisition,  .... ?

We could use that edge to get some good PR & HP/Compaq might get a
lot of government sales so might be keen to help - if anyone knows
right address so an approach isn't lost in spam.

-- 
Julian Stacey. Munich Computer Consultant, BSD Unix C Linux. http://berklix.com
	Ihr Rauch = mein allergischer Kopfschmerz. Dump cigs 4 snuff.