"... we will see people focusing on small, efficient software to make the most of what we have..."
Been doing that for myself for the past 15 years
Advances in hardware are only impressive and useful for me when I avoid the so-called "tech" company "engineer" BS
The reason I stop using old computers is never due to software. It's always outdated proprietary cables, failing power adapters, screens, hinges, and so on
Sometimes "minimalism" is simply for _speed and reliability_ (that's what I get, anyway) in contrast with prevailing marketed garbage that is bloated and sluggish by commparison
Other times, claims of "minimalism" might be tryinng to capitalise on some silly trend
Personally I like what the computers I own can do for me and learning to make them do more. I have a brain, I don't do much "guessing" and I don't really need "inference" on a daily basis, certainnly not for such a high cost to the environment
Been doing that for myself for the past 15 years
Advances in hardware are only impressive and useful for me when I avoid the so-called "tech" company "engineer" BS
The reason I stop using old computers is never due to software. It's always outdated proprietary cables, failing power adapters, screens, hinges, and so on
Sometimes "minimalism" is simply for _speed and reliability_ (that's what I get, anyway) in contrast with prevailing marketed garbage that is bloated and sluggish by commparison
Other times, claims of "minimalism" might be tryinng to capitalise on some silly trend
Personally I like what the computers I own can do for me and learning to make them do more. I have a brain, I don't do much "guessing" and I don't really need "inference" on a daily basis, certainnly not for such a high cost to the environment
I have all the "convenience" I can handle