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Future Operating Systems Will Do More With Less

By: Greg Housh

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It is easy for a generation of computer users to look back warmly on the days of MS-DOS. In the distant past, a simple series of characters launched a favorite program. This command handled all of the inner functions that allowed the code to function. Basically, you just had to type a string of characters into a completely black screen with a single cursor. The user-friendly operating systems we all know and love today developed in response to user demand to click on graphical icons. To the casual compter user, this seems much easier than typing a text command. However, this change brought about a whole new world of problems to the computing experience.

First of all, graphical representation of your software environment ties up system resources. While this may seem insignificant for a typical user, this can be a serious problem if you hope to stress your computer to its full capacity. As more users began buying these operating systems, software developers began to include more services that anticipate the user's software. If the operating system were created with your favorite software in mind, this would be a good thing. Unfortunately, most software designers attempted to anticipate every last possible application that any user anywhere might think to install. This slows your computer down much like having extra programs running.

Linux has earned the hearts and minds of many users because it allows for builds that do very little. Many versions of Linux work in minimalist fashion; you will have to make changes to accomodate programs and dependencies as you need them. While this might feel like a pain in the neck for many users at first, it is awesome when you intend to use your machine to its fullest potential. Many experienced users prefer a lighter operating system. However, if you are looking to dive right into your favorite programs without much work, the resource heavy systems have better general compatibility.

Microsoft's Windows Vista was arguably the pinnacle of the bloated operating system. Its massive code base anticipated nearly anything a user could attempt to throw at it. Ironically, this led to an complete ideological U-turn for Windows 7. Windows 7 has a streamlined, resource light structure that can finally compete with the lightweight Linux.

Recent technology seems to be inspired by the desire to do more with less. There should be a future motivation to satisfy both of these interests. The newest operating system releases by all of the major competitors in the field speak to this user demand. There will always be a need for a smart balance between compatibility and operating system resource use.

Fortunately, we are lucky enough to have a robust market of operating system providers. Each release offers different advantages. There are arguments for using every modern operating system which depend heavily on user needs. When choosing your preferred operating system, you must carefully research its compatibility with software that you intend to use. Each company aims to satisfy a specific niche market. Your market will be served by at least one of the recent releases at any time. Ask others who have similar needs to your own for tips on which operating system to buy.

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Gregg Housh works at a nationwide Computer Repair company. At Geek Choice we solve computer problems such as: Slow computer, Virus Removal, Spyware Removal, Computer startup problems, and much more.

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