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		Windows Update is now carbon aware (support.microsoft.com)
		3 points by astennumero on March 8, 2024 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

orionblastar on March 8, 2024 | [–]

I wonder if GNU/Linux uses less power than Windows.

astennumero on March 8, 2024 | [–]

"Windows Update will schedule installations at specific times of the day (when doing so may result in lower-carbon emissions because a higher proportion of electricity is coming from lower-carbon sources on the electric grid)."

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