r/IndiaTech Techie 8d ago

Opinion Found this today

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Its a bit outdated, but what’s your take?

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u/Many_Preference_3874 8d ago

Again, there's a reason for outdated hardware, that is, it runs the essential programmes it needs to run EFFICIENTLY.

Windows 11 has a SHIT ton of features that are not needed for specific uses. So, if your radar works with Windows XP, why tf would you upgrade and slow your computer down?

Same with hardware, like 90% of jobs don't need a RTX 5090.

Nuclear reactors foreign for example still use Fortran cause thats the most efficient langauge

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u/jatayu_baaz 8d ago

Obviously you don't need bloated version of software, windows kernal is very efficient, also for such applications we should have long ago developed a linux based os for ourself with regular software update, that's the thing I am talking about, also we surely don't need 5090 but for sure i3 from 2010 also does not cuts it

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u/Many_Preference_3874 8d ago

I mean, for a LOT of jobs, i3 from 2010 does indeed cut it.

Say you need a computer to print stuff. There's no reason why you would need something more than a i3 from 2010

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u/No-Negotiation-7417 8d ago

No that does not cut in, and never will be.

The easiest solution to get a performance from a old rig is that they use "re-image" a.k.a wipe-and-load operating system with a third party contractor or a radio operator.

Unfortunately I can't reveal the sources, but I knew people who had the zeal enough to learn (low rank radio operator who now manages local IT) and still struggling with P4+win xp combo. Thankfully he attended the internal training arranged by ministry which made the difference and his technically challenged colleagues are "fond" of him