2 questions (apps and drivers)
by vinifera from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5NYR8)
hello again :D
got 2 questions
1. why does linux keep apps running even if you close them ?
doesn't that simply occupy memory for no reason (at least on old crappy machines)
2. old hardware drivers, i dont know how linux distro's handle drivers,
in windows, it was always some generic that came with instalation
but usually you have to go to HW manufacturer web site and find
your own chipset, sound, graphic, LAN
how does linux, as it every 6 months gets new and new versions
how does it handle old hardware drivers ?
got 2 questions
1. why does linux keep apps running even if you close them ?
doesn't that simply occupy memory for no reason (at least on old crappy machines)
2. old hardware drivers, i dont know how linux distro's handle drivers,
in windows, it was always some generic that came with instalation
but usually you have to go to HW manufacturer web site and find
your own chipset, sound, graphic, LAN
how does linux, as it every 6 months gets new and new versions
how does it handle old hardware drivers ?