On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:45:14 +0000 (UTC), David Taylor
wrote:

You seem to be missing a rather fundamental law of physics - conservation
of energy: you cannot create or destroy energy.

All the energy that goes into a computer remains in existence for ever.
It is merely converted to a different (less useful) form.

The laws of thermodynamics are also applicable - doing useful work
increases the entropy of a system (i.e. produces heat).

I stand thoroughly corrected, and I much appreciate your doing so in a
calmer manner than others here seemed to manage. Thanks.

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