When Did You Last Turn On The Computer? Know The Exact Time

martinz · Grandmaster Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 287

Am using Windows XP as the main operating system and I dun really shutdown my computer, I usually put my comp into hibernate mode. Well, the advantage of hibernate mode is that I can get it startup alot faster as compared to a full shutdown.

Over long period of usage, the comp will get slower and slower, and I have no choice but to restart it. So its still necessary to reboot once every 3 - 5 days. Once a while there will be prompts telling me to restart computer due to the automatic updates of patches and what not.

I have heard Linux do not have this problem of decreased performance after long hours of operation without restart. Wonder how true is this ?

LP-SolidRaven · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:51 am Post subject:

windows its memory management isn't as efficient as that of most operating systems. It leaves a lot of crap behind what eventually forces flat file usage. There are tools that can help you solve this problem.
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krt · ... Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 4607 Location: Australia

Yes, non-standardisation in Windows among with other technical limitations means programs never clean up after themselves as well as they should. Not only does this cause problems in the short term with performance degradation from last cold boot, but also over the long term with registry clutter, almost uncontrollable background processes, file system mess and so forth.

For the latter issue, Linux sees little if any performance degradation. Of course, for the former issue of performance until next restart, Linux is not perfect but obviously much better than Windows.

Also, Linux won't force you to restart all the time. The only times you restart is for kernel upgrades and video card driver upgrades. (I figured you are needing some persuasion to give Linux a serious shot Silly

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ClickFanatic · Est. 2005 Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Posts: 3857

The memory management in Linux is generally better than on Windows.

On Windows it's not really a problem for me, though. I never leave the computer on for several days, I always shut it down at the end of the day.

Sometimes I leave it on throughout the day even if I'm not using it, but I mostly shut it down when I am going to do something unrelated.
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LP-SolidRaven · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:13 am Post subject:

Scar · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:

I can't really compare my windows to linux, since linux doesn't have the programs I use, or any program that i use really, so it's hard to tell.

Vista does a pretty good job with memory managment in my opinion. But I always shut down my pc when im on on it. Why? No point in having it on. My pc (vista ultimate) takes less than 1 minute to even boot up so its not a major issue.

You might try defragging your hard drive once a week at least and you'll notice a big improvement. Also check the programs. People always blame it on windows, but most of the time its certain programs. Such as firefox, that when left open for a long time use up a lot of memory due to their memory leak.

by the way, with linux i had to reboot because windows on the screen kept getting frozen for no real reason and there was no way to close them. So i'd call that a force reboot Silly

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LP-SolidRaven · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

Heheh, if something hangs on linux you can just kill X Server and restart it...
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Scar · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

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Scar · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

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krt · ... Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 4607 Location: Australia

Scar · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

i've been using vista for over 6 months now without a problem. No crashes, no bugs, No fake driver not working stories (hardware designed for vista maybe?). No lag, no problem with the system running slow. No nothing that you read on the net. Vista is a really good OS, and honestly there has been no major problems.

if people experience any of the crashes and what not that they claim on the internet then its because their system sucks and wasnt designed for newer technology such as Vista. it's as simple as that. Try getting a system designed for windows 3.1 or 95 to run Xp without a problem.

using a program to run a windows program in linux isnt exactly running a good linux program.

It's funny that firefox doesn't have a memory problem, because it sure does use alot of my systems ram. oh yeah but thats windows just sucking? ha. okay.

linux just doesn't work. If it did i wouldn't have to spend a week learning text commands and finding a way to get my network adapter to work.

If you want something that just works, use a Mac.

if you want a system that you can expand and do more on. use windows.

If you want to feel smart use Linux and do less.
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