Introduction to Linux: A Hands on Guide
It seems that an operating system such as Linux is a truly self-improving system because of the ability of its users to allow the system itself to develop and increase its capabilities. The creation of Open Source software has enabled a system such as Linux to become much more than only an academic operating system. It appears that Linux has created a kind of innovation in the field of operating systems, in a similar way that Wikipedia has changed the development of online encyclopedias, in allowing for a kind of democratic means of operation among its users and contributors.
What is Mac OS X? and Mac OS X
The Mac OS X system, like most operating systems has endured criticism as a result of compatibility issues and operating efficiency. Even though the first article is rather bias toward the Mac OS X system, it does provide much detailed and useful information regarding Mac OS X that can make many new users, if they are familiar with computer technological idioms, less confused. Since these articles are intended to be read by individuals that are at least familiar with the Mac OS X operating system, many of the terms used to describe the command language will probably be foreign to other readers. Regarding the graphical developments for Mac OS X, it seems that the system offers innovation and unique designs with the newer generations, which provide easier accessibility for users.
An Update on the Windows Roadmap
At the beginning of this article, Veghte attempts to mollify the concerns of primarily many businesses and individuals working for businesses with their need for the continuation of the Windows XP version of Windows. Even though it would be probably less expensive to purchase the versions of Windows XP as separate retail software instead of having to purchase computers with Windows XP, companies and schools across the world continue to purchase computers at an increasingly rapid rate. Due to this increasing rate of computer purchases by many academic and business institutions, and considering that personal computers with XP would probably cost less than other newer versions of Windows, these institutions probably would not be spending exorbitant sums of money for these computers. Many of the institutions that would be purchasing computers with XP would probably be doing so because of the need to maintain a budget on technological expenditures, or because of the lack of the ability to train new employees to assist with the newest versions of Windows software, among other reasons. Regardless of the issues concerning compatibility and/or the durability of the versions of Windows, many of the institutions that are still using Windows XP efficiently can still benefit from the support that is being provided by Microsoft according to Veghte. Of course, the support that is being provided by Microsoft for XP users should still maintain the standards of the support for the newer versions of Windows software.
Hi James,
ReplyDeleteIn response to your reading notes for "What is Mac OS X" and "Mac OS X," I have to say that I found some of the computer language very difficult to understand. Do you know of any visual sources that would exemplify some of the terms?
Hi James,
ReplyDeleteI posted almost the same thing about Linux in my blog that you did. I really liked the comparison of Linux to Wikipedia. For better or for worse, it isn't trying to be a closed system like the other operating systems. In my opinion this is a great idea, as it allows users to truly understand the processes and gives them complete control of their systems.