On 29/11/05 10:41 AM, "net kat" <netkat at comcast.net> wrote: > Consider the growing frequency and duration of so-called "rolling > blackouts." Really? Where? When? In North America? > I predict that, before long, those who can run their computers off of > wind- or solar-charged batteries will be the ones who can actually be > functional and effective. > > nk Despite the fragility of the grid I think we're a long way from surviving only by self generated power. Not that electricity conservation isn't a good thing. Richard