How much electricity do you think that train network is wasting for all the displays run off Windows rather than a lightweight embedded Linux. Some tests I was watching recently showed the RaspberryPi5 used 6-9W at idle compared to 20-25W for the bare minimum Wintel system, and even a Pi5 is massively overkill for a train departure display. Do they run all the displays in the station off the same system, or is it 20W+ excess per display.
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princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 1y
How much electricity do you think that train network is wasting for all the displays run off Windows rather than a lightweight embedded Linux. Some tests I was watching recently showed the RaspberryPi5 used 6-9W at idle compared to 20-25W for the bare minimum Wintel system, and even a Pi5 is massively overkill for a train departure display. Do they run all the displays in the station off the same system, or is it 20W+ excess per display.
FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz · 4 pts · 1y
You're right ofc, but to be honest, Deutsche Bahn has bigger problems than how much energy their displays use xd
SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 1y
The screen probably uses more power than the computer itself
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y
While likely, yes, that doesn't excuse wasting power for no reason.
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y
bmgmis