"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)."
"With the exception of some of the more lightweight Linux distributions, it's also far more resource-dependent (just like all modern operating systems). 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. But I would never suggest you should get by with such a small amount."
RAM functions as fast temporary storage for actively used data, enabling much faster access than local storage. Modern Linux requires substantial RAM to deliver speed, responsiveness, multitasking capability, and strong performance for demanding tasks. Ubuntu Desktop lists a 4GB RAM minimum, and 3GB can run in a virtual machine for testing but is not recommended for regular use. Limited RAM reduces available browser tabs, prevents gaming, and makes RAM drives for temporary files impractical. Increasing RAM improves multitasking, reduces SSD wear when using ramdisks, and generally leads to a smoother user experience. Without sufficient RAM, a computer may behave poorly or fail to operate.
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