> an OS with long term storage is a problem because it accumulates incorrect files, mistakes, and other long term choices that will hamper your productivity Th

> an OS with long term storage is a problem because it accumulates incorrect files, mistakes, and other long term choices that will hamper your productivity This is why containers became so successful, IMO. For a long time I thought being able to log in to a server and set up a new cron job to deal with some maintenance task was a strength. It turns out that over time it does become a problem.