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> Why is "Cloud" bandwidth so damned expensive? Because compute is the loss leader to get you in the door. The bandwidth is where they make their money.

• shimon_e 9y ago
  How do they lose money on CPU? Even if they were buying their CPUs at full retail (they aren't), break even would be less than 12 months.
  • Thaxll 9y ago
    Electricity is #1 expense.