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Do you even need to drive them over the border? Plug them in in Germany, go use them from a laptop in Poland. (I don't get export controls on cloud hardware. U
by flir 2y ago
Do you even need to drive them over the border? Plug them in in Germany, go use them from a laptop in Poland.
(I don't get export controls on cloud hardware. Unless it's protectionism designed to lock countries with cheap energy prices out of the market, of course. I could see that rationale).
- benterix 2y agoThat was actually my first though. Why even bother moving them physically?
- sharpshadow 2y agoMaybe because Germany has with the highest energy prices in the world and the rent is high too. Other way around would be better.
- benterix 2y agoIn spite of high energy prices, Hetzner manages to be one of the most competitive bare metal/cloud/colo provider in the world. Although in the case of colocation, they do offer space in Finland for ca 1/3 less per kWh.