Future Operating Systems Will Use Fewer System Resources

Posted by tomgreen on January 8, 2010

It’s easy for a generation of computer users to look back warmly on the heyday of MS-DOS. In the distant past, a simple text command launched any computer program. This command dealt with all of the related dependencies that allowed the code to work. Basically, you simply needed to type a command into a completely blank screen with a single cursor. The fancy operating systems we all know and love today developed as a response to public demand to click on graphical content. To the average user, this seems much simpler than typing a command. However, this development birthed a whole new world of headaches to the computing experience.

Firstly, graphical representation of your software environment ties up system resources. While this may not seem significant for the average user, this can become a massive obstacle if you plan on push your PC to its full abilities. As more individuals and businesses began to purchase these operating systems, software developers decided to include more services that anticipate the user’s software. If the operating system were created with your favorite software in mind, this would lead to fewer complications with programs. Unfortunately, most software designers decided that they should anticipate every single possible application that any user anywhere might choose to use. This slows your computer down much like bloatware.

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 a minimalist fashion; you will have to select programs and dependencies as you need them. While this might feel annoying for typical users, it is great when you intend to use your machine to its full potential. Many experienced users prefer a streamlined operating system. However, if you want to jump right into your favorite programs without much research, 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 opposite inspiration for Windows 7. Windows 7 employs a lightness of resource use that can finally compete with the lightweight Linux.

Recent technology seems to be inspired by the desire to do more with less. In the future, developers will push the limits of technology to satisfy both of these needs. The latest operating system releases by all of the major competitors in the field seem to speak to this user demand. There will always be a need for a clever balance between compatibility and operating system memory use.

Fortunately, we are lucky enough to have a robust market of operating system providers. Each round of releases offers different advantages. There are reasons for using every modern operating system based on user needs. When choosing your operating system, you should carefully research its synergy with software that you plan on using. Each company looks to satisfy a certain market. Your market will be served in at least one of the recent releases at any time. Ask others who have similar needs to your own for advice on which operating system to install.

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