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Unfortunately, silicon protectors are unable to transmit efficiently and cause the process to divert its energy to vertical 'growth' at the expense of performance growth. This makes the process 'top-heavy' and vulnerable to stalling. It is also a major cause of dieback and increased mortality. Pro protectors transmit exactly the right amount of information to stimulate proper expansion without producing an excessive amount of heat. And this is where we get to the 'Vented Vs Unvented' debate... I'll post more on this when I have completed some research on the side.

Hi... I'm new to these forums, but first of all, good job! I am interested in looking at how Mother Nature works for inspiration in ICT developments. Currently I am studying Phototropism - in nature plants tend to grow toward the light (a phenomenon called Phototropism). Although some light is transmitted through the protector wall, there is more light higher up, especially light directly entering the opening at the top of the shelter. Plants will try to reach that light. Applying the same principals to computing capacity and power / performance requirements is an interesting approach to resource usage optimisation - where part of the inherent function of 'the processor' is to 'reach' for the greatest light, or resource, output or availability. This negates the software, be it OS or application, having to do just that and in theory frees up the resources wasted in them doing so. I'd be very interested in your thinking on this area.

I work in the field of Forestry as an ICT in Forestry Education Development Manager. Looking forward to taking part!