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Facebook Putting Batteries On-Board Its Servers
1sockchuck writes "The data center of the future may have no central UPS units, and be filled with servers with on-board batteries. Facebook says it will adopt a new power distribution design that shifts the UPS and battery backup functions from the data center into the cabinet by adding a 12-volt battery to each server power supply, an approach pioneered by Google. Facebook says the move will slash its power bill and save millions in capital expenses on UPS systems and PDUs. Facebook acknowledged that these types of custom designs are limited to large companies, but called on server vendors and data center builders to adapt their offerings to make them available to smaller companies."
This right after they announced they were going public. This will definitely boost their stock price.
I think facebook has some good merit, however I am an avid anti facebook poster boy when it comes to destroying
relationships. If you thought it was easy before to hook up online and cheat on your spouse, well imagine now!!!
Girlfriend: "Hey, i got over 5000 friends online, isn't it wonderful???"
Boyfriend: "ummm...why are they all pictures of young good looking dudes wearing no shirts....?"
Girlfriend: "well that's because you can put anything on there..."
Boyfriend: "how long have you know these so called friends?"
Girlfriend: "Well not long, most are people that invited me to be their friend"
Boyfriend: "Why is this guy keep writing on your wall how hot you are....I am not sure i really like this..."
Girlfriend: "You always make such a big deal about nothing..."
What would the world be like if facebook went offline... I'm not sure I could continue living.
Only the State obtains its revenue by coercion. - Murray Rothbard
Could you dumb it down a shade?
Spare me your medical mumbo-jumbo. Say it in English, Doc!