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simiones
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That's not an operating cost, it's capital cost.
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chorizo
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Yes, but given the 3-5 year lifespan of the server infra capex, the separation becomes less meaningful. Better to count the entire TCO or discounted cashflow accounting for the rapid asset depreciation.
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