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It is easy for some of us to look back fondly on the heyday of MS-DOS. In the distant past, a simple series of characters was all you needed to launch any favorite program. This command dealt with all of the inner functions that allowed the code to work. Basically, you simply needed to type a command into a completely black screen with a single cursor. The user-friendly operating system developed in response to the consumer demand for graphical icons. To the average user, this seems much easier than typing a text command. In reality, though, this transition brought about a whole new rash of problems to the computing experience.

Firstly, graphical representation of your software environment ties up system resources. While this may seem insignificant for the average user, this is a serious obstacle if you plan on stress your machine to its full abilities. As more consumers began using these operating systems, software developers began to include more capabilities in an effort to anticipate the user’s software applications. If the operating system were planned out with your favorite software in mind, this would lead to fewer complications with programs. Unfortunately, many software designers decided that they should anticipate every single possible application that any user anywhere might choose to try. This slows your computer down much like some spyware or virus infections.

Linux has gained a dedicated user base because it permits for builds that do very little. Many versions of Linux operate in a minimalist fashion; you will have to adjust for programs and dependencies as you need them. While this might feel like a pain in the neck to most users, it is amazing when you intend to use your machine to its full potential. Many advanced users prefer a lighter operating system. However, if you are looking to dive head first into your favorite programs without much work, the resource heavy systems will support more of what you want to run.

Microsoft’s Windows Vista was arguably the pinnacle of the excessively heavy operating system. Its services anticipated nearly any software function. Ironically, this led to an opposite inspiration for Windows 7. Windows 7 has a streamlined, resource light structure that competes directly with Linux.

New trends in the tech world seem 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 desires. The newest operating system releases by all of the major players in the field speak to this consumer demand. There will always be a need for a clever balance between compatibility and operating system resource use.

Luckily, we are lucky enough to have a robust market of operating system providers. Each round of releases introduces different advantages. There are reasons for using every modern operating system based on user needs. When deciding on your preferred operating system, you must carefully look into its compatibility with software that you intend to use. Each company aims to satisfy a specific market. Your market will be served in at least one of the recent releases at any time. Look to others who have similar needs to your own for advice on which operating system to choose.

Geek Choice is a nationwide computer repair company that seeks to help our customers make good decisions about hardware and software. Slow computer performance could be the fault of spyware, malware, or viruses, or it could just be a matter of using the wrong operating system or hardware to fit your needs. Geek Choice offers on-site help for any computer issue. If your operating system is interfering with your favorite programs, give us a call at 1-800-GEEK HELP (433-5435).