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 Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative Commons license’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.