Operating Systems and Multi Inputs

There are tons of different reasons to use a particular operating system. Many people use Windows operating systems and Apple operating systems. An OS can be installed on many different types of computers. With the multi input component I would need it to run a striped down version of windows.

The multi input component will need an OS to archive data and communicate with the home computer. I have heard that an operating system like linux is good for memory sensitive systems but I would not be able to get linux to communicate with a windows PC. The multi input component would be created only for windows PCS. The component will essentially be a windows computer that uses all of its own memory to process video and piggyback into the memory functions of the administrator pc.

The multi input component is mainly about using one computer for light web surfing. The OS in the component does not need to be powerful it only has to manage the hardware in the component. The component will load the OS as soon as it receives power. A power button will be attached to the component that controls its use. Ideally the component should load the OS and be ready for use within 10 seconds after pressing the button. This time is based on the amount of time it takes for a television and a DVR to load up. The shutdown process needs to be longer probably up to 1 minute. This is because during the shutdown the OS will prepare for a faster start up. It will archive the data and check the start up folder of the component to make sure it is at optimal speed. If any data obstructs the speed the OS will archive it to a hypertext.doc file and allow the user to retrieve it on the next start up.