@Allon @simple Exactly, it enables automation of user behavior so one can measure energy consumption in a replicable way.

This measurement method is described in detail here (see Fig. 4 for lab setup): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167739X17314188

@MylesRyden @kde

I agree! You may want to check out projects like ComputerTruhe (@computertruhe) and Free Geek.

https://computertruhe.de

https://www.freegeek.org/

They have been active in upcycling hardware with Linux for some time now.

If you know of others, let us know in the replies.

@bitfucker Over the next 2 years we plan to organize events like this with volunteers around the world. If you would like to get involved, be in touch!

As part of the “Opt Green” project we are also creating info materials about software-driven e-waste (https://invent.kde.org/teams/eco/opt-green/-/blob/master/materials/leaflets/kde-eco-umweltfestival-flyer-EN_final.jpg) and providing Linux installation help and generally documenting what we are doing so others can learn from what is working (and what is not) 🙂

But you don’t have to wait for us: check out your local Linux User Group!

@Niall @kde

In the project we are embracing and onboarding participants to the many choices one has with Linux, meaning we can tailor the software to the needs of the users themselves!

For newer devices we suggest Fedora (KDE / GNOME) or Linux Mint. For 10+ years old devices Linux Mint XFCE or Lubuntu.

We will try to understand what they want / expect (classic feel? consistent interfaces? newest features? etc.). We will have some demo computers to try out.

Other ideas are welcome! 🙂

Have an old Android smartphone*? Come on by! We may be able to upcycle it with an Android/Linux alternative or even a full GNU/Linux OS.

Friday 28 June 2024, 18:00-21:00 CEST at Moos, Moosdorfstr. 7-9 (S Treptower Park).

*Apple’s policies mean iPhones will not work.

@kde

#PlasmaMobile #Phosh #postmarketOS #UbuntuTouch #eOS #CalyxOS #LineageOS #Android #iPhone #Apple

@kde

Old hardware with new software at “Long Night of the Sciences” (#LNDW24) with German Environment Agency (#UBA).

The oldest: 21 years old with #HaikuOS and up-to-date version of #GCompris for children to play.

The newest: 11 years old with #Fedora #KDE Spin.

In 1st image you can see the #KDEEco handbook (2023) in #Okular:

https://eco.kde.org/handbook/

In the 2nd the e-book "20 Years of KDE (2016) in #Arianna:

https://20years.kde.org/book/

Amigurumi #Konqi dolls and a #Gnu had fun with us too!

@GravitySpoiled They may provide security updates for a couple of more years, but as the article points out, Intel Macs in the Apple Silicon era are on their way out.