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submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by avidamoeba@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

I heard about this new Microslop data center called YTO 40 from a segment of The Rational National and I looked it up since I'm bordering Etobicoke. It's at 401 and Islington. The closest house is less than a kilometer away. If you've been following the latest on dc noise pollution, you probably understand what this means. Keep an eye for new structures in empty spaces or former big box plazas around you and talk your neighbours and councillors if you don't want 'em.

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[-] KindnessIsPunk@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 day ago

It is always moral to sabotage data centers.

[-] cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 25 points 1 day ago

I'm going to break in and steal some RAM and start handing it out on street corners like Robin Hood.

[-] FluorideMind@lemmy.world 4 points 19 hours ago

Funny meme, but I'm pretty sure they use a different type of RAM that isn't compatible with consumer hardware.

[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 8 points 17 hours ago

Grab a server too then. 😆

[-] CanadaPlus@futurology.today 2 points 17 hours ago

Nope, looks like they use the same basic slots, unless I'm missing something. There's just more on a server rack.

It's possible they have lower-than-consumer standards for quality, though, depending on how they're using the RAM.

[-] roserose56@lemmy.zip 3 points 18 hours ago

No need to break in, just wear a hat and a yellow workers vest, and when is the delivery day, just go and take ram and HDD.
This also can be done for TVs at any store loading deck as well lol.

[-] CanadaPlus@futurology.today 2 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Really, even if it's for the World Climate Research Programme or something?

[-] KindnessIsPunk@lemmy.ca 2 points 16 hours ago

I would help them run their infrastructure afterwards

That block of houses on Adriatic Rd. may never experience snow ever again.

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