Mainframe/PC Evolution The evolution of mainframe computing to personal computing began with the invention of the mainframe for businesses and government use. The Personal Computer (PC) evolved from companies wanting the same information from scaled down version of the mainframe and dumb terminal. Though they both consist of data storage‚ processors‚ input and output devices. However‚ they have their differences. Mainframes The mainframe was invented in the 1950’s. One of the first mainframes
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103-095 Professor Boyd November 6‚ 2008 Mac vs. PC The sales for Mac laptops have gone up quite a bit over the last few years especially for college age kids. Even though the initial cost is higher most people say that the total cost of ownership is less than that of a PC. Another reason students are switching to Macs is because they are faster and more efficient. College students also like to play around and do a lot projects on their computers depending on their majors and Macs have a variety
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The Unforgiving Minute Craig Mullaney definitely made many challenges for himself and accepted challenges from others with no questions asked. Being the thriving Valedictorian of his high school class and earning other prestigious accolades he stood out from the other entire student. But at West Point‚ Mullaney would be intertwined with hundreds of other classmates with the same‚ if not more achievements‚ making it seemingly impossible to be any kind of a predominant student. Mullaney learned
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Chapter 4 Network Layer and Routing 1) What are the two main functions of a datagram-based network layer? What additional functions does a VC-based network layer have? 2) List and describe the ATM network service models. 3) Compare and contrast link-state and distance-vector routing algorithms. 4) Discuss how a hierarchical organization of the Internet has helped to scale to millions of users. 5) It is necessary that every autonomous system use the same intra autonomous routing algorithm? Why
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1.1 WHAT WINDOWS VISTA Windows Vista is the latest operating system from Microsoft®‚ released in January 2007. Available in Windows Vista Home Basic edition‚ Windows Vista Home Premium edition‚ Windows Vista Business edition‚ Windows Vista Ultimate edition and Windows Vista Enterprise edition‚ Vista provides improved security features along with dramatic new graphics and easy-to-use features. 1.2 HISTORY OF WINDOWS VISTA Window operating system simplifies the process of working with
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Mac vs. PC: The Everlasting Debate In the world of computers‚ the choice of systems can be a complicated one. There are two competitors out there‚ PCs and Macs. Everyone has their own opinion on which is better‚ and there are many die-hard fans in each camp. The truth is‚ PC’s are far more popular‚ and for good reasons‚ yet the Mac system is actually the more durable and useful of the two. Firstly we will consider software availability. The majority of computer users own PC’s‚ both for
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service you’ll need to: Establish what it costs to offer and deliver your products. Without this knowledge‚ you’ll have no idea whether your prices are sufficient to not only cover all your costs‚ but to return a profit. Few businesses have failed because their prices are too high‚ however‚ many have folded because their prices weren’t high enough to cover costs or generate a profit. Conduct market research to establish what price your competitors are charging and what is the optimum price customers
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Laboratory Manual Far Eastern University‚ Manila Windows 7 The Windows Operating System Release 1.0 (June 26‚ 2011) Prepared by Prof. Adonis C. Chico BSCS‚ MSCS (IT/CS Professor) Research References: Parsons‚ June Jamrich and Dan Oja‚ (2008)‚ Computer Concepts‚ Thomson. Gary B. Shelly‚ (2008)‚ Discovering Computers 2008: Complete‚ Thomson. Marthy Mathews‚ (2011)‚ Windows 7 Quick Steps for Seniors‚ McGraw-Hill Publishing. Jim Boyce‚(2009)‚Windows 7 Bible‚ Wiley Publishing‚ Inc. Website: http://www
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Speech-Related Activity: 1-minute Speeches Aims: Practice quick analytical thinking‚ expression of opinions Level: This works best with more advanced students‚ and in smaller groups. Materials: Pre-made topic slips‚ a clock or watch for keeping time. Roles: Each speech requires a speaker and a timekeeper. Procedure: The student to perform the speech randomly selects a faced-down strip of paper containing a topic. The student has a short period of time (3 – 5 seconds) to turn the strip
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The different between Windows and Mac OS Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows are two most popular operating systems for computers today. OS X is exclusively for Apple computers‚ which are commonly called Macs‚ while Windows is basically for any personal computer from any company. Hence‚ OS X‚ a UNIX-based operating system‚ can only be run on a computer designed and sold by Apple; however‚ Windows can be bought and run on any computer‚ even Apple computers. There are a number of differences between the
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