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There is no crossover point (Score:2)
Unless you can demonstrate that the carbon footprint is required to write the module, it could always be written at home :)
Re: (Score:2)
While I am a keen advocate of reducing CO2 pollution, isn't it also true that when you are on a train, aeroplane or ship there isn't much else to do. However, I sincerely hope that people don't take trips just to write code... ;-)
I'm sure that using the appropriate tool can in the long run reduce CO2 emissions, as you need less extra power to drive the extra hardware required to run the wrong infrastructure.
-- "It's not magic, it's work..."
Motivations (Score:1)
I never go to conferences for learning anything. They are good for only two things: connections and serendipity.
I don’t know how you quantify connections and serendipity.
And the answer won’t change the fact it is awfully lonely out here.