[LINK] No batteries required in new broadband plan

[Jim Birch]

How about a crank handle on the side of the box for emergency use?  It
could have a lever with two settings "Remove water" and "Power Network".
This could provide a natural community meeting point in crisis times.

Jim


On 11 April 2013 14:23, Marghanita da Cruz <marghanita at ramin.com.au> wrote:

> Robin Whittle wrote:
> <snip>
> > I am not sure what to think.  At least the NBN's mix of GPON, dedicated
> > wireless and new satellites is technically excellent and relatively low
> > maintenance.  It would be a good piece of infrastructure.  It involves
> > much less electronics than VDSL - and has no cooling fans, batteries or
> > large flood-prone, car-crash-prone cabinets.  I am opposed to
> > electronics in cars and in the street.
> <snip>
>
> The little green cabinets in Annandale's streets are on the house side of
> the footpath, away from the street.
>
> Perhaps they could be powered by little wind turbines or pedal power
> http://blog.tomw.net.au/2012/08/pedal-powered-cinema-in-sydney.html
>
> Marghanita
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> Marghanita da Cruz
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