Over time, Windows slows to a crawl.
“Every time Windows boots up some programs automatically load up at the same time, and many of them are ones that you don’t even know are running in the background. Over a short period this number can increase to 30-40 programs, which is enough to slow even the newest of computers”
So goes the pitch of a recent email ad that I received in my in-box. These folks are trying to sell a product which “makes your computer start up much faster by analyzing your Windows startup sequence and giving it a de-clutter.”
It goes on to talk about how revolutionary it is and all the wonderful things it will do for a Windows computer. And the asking price is only $19.99. And, I have to be honest here. When I used Windows, I gobbled up software from this company. They make some outstanding Windows software. I’m not knocking them. Their software works as advertised and theyare a highly reputable company.
However, I am knocking the fact that you need to have such a program on your Windows system. And another program, and another, and another…to correct all the problems Windows develops over time!
Look, if you really want to make sure your computer boots fast and all your programs launch fast, simply get Linux.
For 25 cents, Linux will start fast! Linux will run fast, stable, and secure. Linux will do all this and more.
Now, how did I come up with the 25 cent price point? Simply buy a spool of CD-Rs, like the Maxell 648200 700 MB 80 min CD-R (100 Pack), download Linux, and burn the ISO to a single disc. One disc from this spool costs 20-25 cents. 25 cents for Linux beats 20 dollars for the Windows software!
And with Linux, you’ll be free of Windows viruses and malware. AND you won’t ever have spend hundreds of dollars for Windows again!
Slow computer problem solved.
(Editor’s note: This article by Mark Szorady is a reprint from a blog post that previously appeared on oneclicklinux.com. With the start of the New Year, we felt it would be informative here on georgetoon.com.)
