Comparison of Stability Between Windows Operating System and Mini OS in Old PC

Authors

  • Ervan Yudi Widyarto Politeknik Jakarta Internasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Arif Hidayat Husni Politeknik Jakarta Internasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Niti Ajeng Laras Asih Politeknik Jakarta Internasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Muhammad Raihan Maula Politeknik Jakarta Internasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Ravey Akeyllacitta Lyzviradjie Politeknik Jakarta Internasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Keywords:

Stability, , Windows Operating System, , Mini OS in Old PC

Abstract

This study compares the stability levels of two operating system categories—Windows (XP/7) and Mini OS (e.g., Tiny Core Linux, Puppy Linux)—on legacy PCs with limited specifications (CPU ≤1 GHz, RAM ≤512 MB). The methodology involved running light-to-moderate workloads (word processing, web browsing, media playback) continuously for 8 hours, recording the frequency of crashes, hangs, and required reboots. Resource monitoring tools measured CPU, RAM, and disk I/O utilization on each platform. Results indicate that Mini OS experienced an average of 0.25 hangs per 8 hours, while Windows recorded 1.5; average RAM usage was 65 % for Mini OS versus 85 % for Windows; and I/O response times were 120 ms for Mini OS compared to 250 ms for Windows. In conclusion, Mini OS demonstrates greater stability and efficiency in legacy PC environments, making it the recommended choice for users seeking reliability and responsiveness on aging hardware.

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Published

2025-03-29

How to Cite

Ervan Yudi Widyarto, Arif Hidayat Husni, Niti Ajeng Laras Asih, Muhammad Raihan Maula, & Ravey Akeyllacitta Lyzviradjie. (2025). Comparison of Stability Between Windows Operating System and Mini OS in Old PC . Multidisciplary Journal of Systemic and Innovative Research, 2(2), 95–102. Retrieved from https://journalwbl.com/index.php/mjsis/article/view/480

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): MJSIS- March

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