IX - Internet Exchange
Unfortunately, my computer also has a dislike for Starbucks’ wireless thus making the $4 Vanilla Bean Frappuccino a bit of a waste. Although, I did meet an authentic New Yorker with whom I had some interesting conversation. I regret the fact that I chose to take only my computer with me since I wish I would have gotten a photograph of my new acquaintance. I told him this and my fear of approaching people to ask them for their portrait. He just said that if I never ask, I’ll never get the shot, so I might as well be brave and ask. Hopefully with practice it will become easier.
It is quite frustrating to look out the window and see unused office computers across the street on but not in use. There should be an Internet exchange program where companies that use the web from 9 to 5 switch their service over to nearby residential users that would only use it on nights and weekends.
Just as irksome, is the environmental impact of leaving the computers running at night. Businesses should invest in a switch with a pass-code that shut off all of the computers and other power vampires in one motion. If this was employed in just one city, I am sure the affect would be drastic.
3 years ago • Notes