Realistically, if the apocalypse hits, how long until the last computer in the world shits the bed? How much time would we have to print all the porn we could to sell fallout style?
>>62218228
how long does your UPS last?
>>62219553
/this
Or a computer launched into orbit around the sun thats solar powered
Their technology is different than our tech, though. Everything runs on a nuclear energy and shit, so maybe it stays that way because of some kind of technology sustainability.
>>62219601
would be hard to get the printouts :^)
>>62218228
Probably for quite a while depending on if you can find a way to power it. Proper maintenance will be key too. You'll need to be replacing capacitors and lubricating motors in the fans/hard drives long before you have problems with the processor.
Here's a pretty interesting topic about it: https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/5093/how-long-can-an-abandoned-semi-sheltered-computer-remain-bootable
>>62218228
2 weeks
>>62218228
I'm sure you can easily find a few hundred years' worth of parts in some warehouse.
its a very interesting topic
you need to study batteries with metals and acids also how to generate energy because batteries are just for storage
salving lcds and other parts wont be difficult but storage will be the hardest thing
im hoping someone can make paper storage a possibility again kind of like punch cards which could be /diy/