Re:Linux To Become Exclusive OS Of The International Space S...
by yk on Sunday May 26, 2013 @04:16PM
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> I would almost call FUD there, [...]
This depends on the combination of hardware and distro. And Windows simply has the advantage that every hardware manufacturer out there is developing for Windows. So yes, you can get similar power efficiency with Linux as with Windows. And you can get better efficiency than stock Windows, if you are willing to work a bit. However, if you compare a stock $DISTRO install with a stock Windows, then chances are that you get less efficiency because the manufacturer did optimize for Windows.
In case of the ISS, I do not have the slightest idea if this matters. But I would not be too surprised if the ISS guys are quite happy because they now operate a 22W Ivy Bridge in place designed for a 60W P4.
This depends on the combination of hardware and distro. And Windows simply has the advantage that every hardware manufacturer out there is developing for Windows. So yes, you can get similar power efficiency with Linux as with Windows. And you can get better efficiency than stock Windows, if you are willing to work a bit. However, if you compare a stock $DISTRO install with a stock Windows, then chances are that you get less efficiency because the manufacturer did optimize for Windows.
In case of the ISS, I do not have the slightest idea if this matters. But I would not be too surprised if the ISS guys are quite happy because they now operate a 22W Ivy Bridge in place designed for a 60W P4.