• Rustmilian@lemmy.worldEnglish
    813·
    9 months ago

    Translation : “I run worthless crapware via Termux on them, that ends up generating negative income once you factor in electricity cost”.

    • LufyCZ@lemmy.worldEnglish
      29·
      9 months ago

      You could actually run an actual legit miner on the thing, but yeah, you’re not getting ahead your electricity usage.

      • db2@lemmy.worldEnglish
        391·
        9 months ago

        You’re assuming it isn’t plugged in to someone else’s power though.

      • infeeeee@lemm.eeEnglish
        21·
        9 months ago

        The seller didn’t said they pay for their electricity. If they live in a dorm, or charge the phones in their workplace or school, there are lot of illegal ways to get free electricity. It’s easier to conceal a regular phone than an antminer

        • Big P@feddit.ukEnglish
          15·
          9 months ago

          Is that illegal? Aren’t they offering it to you for free? It’s definitely immoral but probably not illegal.

          • Jako301@feddit.deEnglish
            59·
            9 months ago

            In a dorm its legal but may be against your contract.

            At school/work you probably aren’t officially allowed to charge your devices, so it’s theft.

            Even if you are allowed to charge your phone at work, they technically may have to meter it and tax it as additional benefits depending on your country.