Leaner Computing: Less Might be More

Here’s a good article by our boy DMOS over at DevH. Do we really need all this computing power?

“In the last few years, I’ve noticed a trend in the computers I build for people. As time has gone on, many of the computers tend to be overpowered for the needs of the people using them. I know – too much is never enough for some of you. Me neither. But when it comes to what’s necessary for “Joe Sixpack” who just checks his email, does some websurfing, and might do the odd demanding task here or there, does he really need one of those full size, all out boxes?“

I’m gonna smack you in the head D. We ALL NEED more power. Must…need…more…

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