Instant on Computers

In the past 10 years or so the speed of technology has greatly increased. Yet millions of working Americans go to work every day turn on their computers and stare. Five minutes later their computers have finally booted up. While it actuality five minutes is not a long time in this case it seems like an eternity. Luckily for the millions of people who deal with this hassle every day a solution maybe around the corner. Instant on computers may soon become a norm in society. The average computer now a day takes anywhere from 90 seconds to five minutes to boot up. The new instant on computers would take just a quick 20 seconds to boot up. The idea for this new technology came from smart phones. Smart phones do not use the bulky windows operating system like most computers do. They can quickly access email and the internet in seconds. The speed of smart phones has only made the business world thirstier for speed. The average business man is frustrated by the fact he can access his email so fast on his phone yet so slow on his computer. Companies pouring money into this idea include PC heavyweights Dell and HP. This need for speed may cause big problems for another technology king Microsoft. Computer companies may choose to go with competitor Linux’s quicker less bulky software for these new instant on computers. The Linux system would allow for the fast boot instant on computers need. Some computers will be produced with just Linux others will be produced with both Linux and Windows. The average consumer could start his computer using Linux and while using that could boot up Windows eventually having the ability to toggle between the two. This widespread use of Linux could greatly damage one’s user experience of the lethargic Windows. Microsoft recognizes the threat and is currently attempting to develop its own instant on operating system. After reading and analyzing this article it’s clear that instant on computers could revolutionize the PC industry. I remember the first computer I had roughly eight years ago it took what felt like an hour to boot up. To think that soon I could be using my computer in 20 seconds shows just how far technology has come. I also agree with the article that this new technology may create serious problems for Microsoft. If Linux can provide a simple and fast alternative to Windows then Linux may do some serious damage to Microsoft’s market share. This would not be good at all for Microsoft as it has already lost a lot of market share to rival Apple. However, I am sure a company like Microsoft will not let itself be bullied around and will defiantly develop its own instant on technology. The good thing in all of this is that the consumer will certainly benefit. In due time those seemingly long waits in the morning for the computer to boot up will be no more.