2/23/2007

Vista vs IPCC

Some time ago Windows Vista was launched. 10,000 programmers are said to have worked on this new version of windows.

On the same day the IPCC's 4th assessment report was presented. 2,500 people (researchers, country representatives and businessmen) have worked on this report, representing 40 countries. The conclusion of this report is that global warming is irrevocable, and very likely (90% certainty) to be caused at least in part, by man.
Our world is changing, and it can no longer be stopped. We will have to deal with it. No place on earth will escape at least small climatic changes.

I personally find it unbalanced that Microsoft is able to bring together and pay 10,000 programmers for a commercial product which is only available for those who can afford it.
While a problem which affects the whole world community and will change the face of the earth, is tackled by only a quarter of that.

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