Here at ecoINSITE, it’s more about green data centers and cleantech innovations. Connecting with kids… not so much. Worry not, National Geographic has it covered when it comes to getting your kids excited about the awesomeness that is planet earth. If you’re looking for some online resources to share with younger minds with Earth Day, […]
Cities rolling out “Google Maps for solar”
Can I? Should I? Will it cost an arm and a leg? Installing solar is not for the faint of heart. Apart from determining if the sun shines strongly enough to make solar viable in your neck of the woods, there’s a maze of regulations and incentives that can make or break the case for […]
Follow (Me) Friday: @GigaOMPro
Follow @GigaOMPro on Twitter.And not because I’m curating the Green IT section for a while. No, you should follow GigaOM Pro if you’re seeking insightful analysis on IT infrastructure, the mobile industry, and consumer electronics. See how I just expanded…
Virtualization 101: Emulation and Virtualization, Apples and Oranges
For the uninitiated, it may be hard to tell the difference between emulation and virtualization. The overarching concept is similar to a degree, but as you can probably already tell, they are worlds apart when talking about their purpose and…
Must-Read: Desktop Virtualization Pros and Cons
Desktop Virtualization seems like a great way to save energy and reduce desktop support. But experts warn that technology that can streamline the datacenter doesn’t necessarily translate into a cure-all for the topsy-turvy world of desktop support. Denise Dubie of…
10 Green IT Folks to Follow on Twitter
#followfriday There’s a good chance you’re seeing a lot of that today on Twitter. In the spirit of Follow Friday, I’m getting in on the act with a list Twitterers that offer good insights on greening those server rooms,…
Listen: GreenerComputing Tackles Green Jobs
Wondering how to land one of those green jobs that are sprouting up all over? GreenerComputing has posted a great podcast with GreenJobs.com founder Peter Beadle. It’s a pretty insightful conversation and definitely worth a listen if you’re in school…
An Earth Day Blogroll
Happy Earth Day! I don’t have an official blogroll for the site yet (guess I should get started on that…). But there are some sites that I visit to get my daily dose of green. Here are some off the…
Online Resources: The Green Grid
Greening a data center is a daunting task. Luckily several technology companies have banded together to form The Green Grid. Besides what appears to be a genuine desire to improve IT’s effect on the environment, the group is endeavoring…
