Subj : Re: Time to upgrade.
To : Mark Hofmann
From : Nick Andre
Date : Mon Feb 05 2024 09:04 pm
On 05 Feb 24 18:49:48, Mark Hofmann said the following to Nick Andre:
MH> Yes, if you believe in the project. I mine Flux and also run several Flux
MH> nodes (they are decentralized compute) - to get away from big tech monopoli
MH> like Amazon. I have been working with that project for a few years now and
MH> have over $3k in gains and really have not invested a penny other than some
MH> time and hardware cycles.
I think I'm curious about the Hydroelectrical cost to do this?
MH> Yeah, I know some people like to downsize when they get older. Not me.
MH> Having too much space isn't a problem that I acknowledge. That is like
MH> someone complaining about having too much money. I can always find crap to
MH> put in extra rooms, etc. :)
With the NAS I'm able to part ways with many Dvd's of aquired crap that
is now visual, instant, etc, can watch with any Smart TV etc..... I can move
out and just take two rack servers with me instead of physical media.
My music collection is a different story. I'm afraid 27 boxes of vinyl records
will be my anchor as I have too much sentimental / personal investment in all
of that. Touchy-feely need to hold a classic album in my hands.
Nick
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