I’d probably turn off the power first especially if I didn’t already know what was behind it and whether it is properly grounded.

Yes.

Just beware of their reclamation policy:

https://docs.oracle.com/en-us/iaas/Content/FreeTier/freetier_topic-Always_Free_Resources.htm#compute__idleinstances

The US seems to have this weird obsession with SMS and iMessage.

I don’t see any fundamental difference in this context. A group of individuals pay into a communal fund and access it when in need.

Some take more than others, but everyone has a safety net to access.

You could argue about premiums and co-pays but the model is the same. The only difference is whether it is taken out of taxes or paid directly.

I apologise if we are approaching this from different viewpoints and I am not understanding properly.

Insurance is a scam

I’m assuming you’re in the US.

Do non profit or cooperative insurance companies exist? They would seem like a less evil option if available.

I’ll just go cancel my universal health care now.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

I appreciate the info, but I am not a patient man. :)

Where on earth are you buying HP Mini machines for so cheap? Even the older gen seem to be 5 times as expensive as your estimate.