"With the exception of some of the more lightweight Linux distributions, it's also far more resource-dependent (just like all modern operating systems). Also: 5 things to consider before leaping from one Linux distribution to another Consider this: The minimum system requirements for Ubuntu Desktop today include just 4GB of RAM. I've run Ubuntu on a virtual machine with only 3GB of RAM. Although those Ubuntu virtual machines are used only for testing purposes, the 3GB of RAM does pretty well."
"Let's first answer the question of why RAM is so important. RAM acts as a fast, temporary storage area for data that the computer is actively using. Essentially, your OS stores data in RAM because it's much faster than your local storage. RAM is crucial for speed and responsiveness, multitasking, better performance for demanding tasks, a smooth user experience, and future-proofing your computer. Without RAM, your computer would behave poorly (or not at all)."
Modern Linux distributions are increasingly resource-dependent and can require similar RAM to other contemporary operating systems. Ubuntu Desktop lists a 4GB RAM minimum, and running in a virtual machine with 3GB is possible for testing but not recommended for regular use. RAM functions as fast temporary storage for actively used data, enabling speed, responsiveness, multitasking, and better performance for demanding tasks. Limited RAM constrains browser tab counts, prevents gaming, and precludes use of RAM drives for temporary files. Adequate RAM improves user experience and future-proofs systems, while insufficient RAM leads to poor or unusable performance.
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