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		tjmc on July 14, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Boston mayor announces residential conversion prog... Why not put edge datacentres in the middle? They could provide heating to perimeter apartments in cold climates and just imagine the ping!

smt88 on July 14, 2023 | [–]

Very few humans live in places that need heat all year round.

LUmBULtERA on July 14, 2023 | | [–]

The heat could be used for water heating as well.

Arete314159 on July 14, 2023 | [–]

I love this idea!

wavesway on July 14, 2023 | [–]

Me too. Make it happen. Free 100 GbE all around.

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