Why is it so difficult for computers to estimate times for things over which they have full control (such as installing an application or compressing files)?
Why are computers so bad at estimating times?nortin
Generally because it depends on exactly what the computer is doing at the time. For instance, if the computer is doing nothing it will be a faster time. But then say the computer starts checking for an update for some program in the background, that will change the time and such.
Why are computers so bad at estimating times?pc security
Because humans created them, and we seem to have difficulty at doing same or making the mistake of trusting them to do the work for us.
Actually, some applications showing 'times' don't necessarily know what they're dealing with. A slow CD/DVD ROM to read and perhaps a slow drive make it difficult to give an absolute timeline. Even moreso when it comes to downloading a file from the internet and a disconnect occurs.
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