Permacomputing Principles

The Permacomputing Principles, with 116 points, propose a radical shift toward durable, low-impact computing that challenges the upgrade cycle. This manifesto advocates for hardware that lasts 20 years, using only 15 watts of power, a stark contrast to average devices that consume 65 watts. It is slower to gain traction than #1’s Steam Controller files, which are 11.6 times more popular, but offers a deeper philosophical counterpoint to modern tech. The principles explicitly name the open-source hardware movement as a valuable but insufficient step, urging a more holistic approach to sustainability.