...has cameras and sensors to make it easier for the user to control his car. All computers are made of two components hardware(body) and software(soul) like humans. Hardware is the tools and the durable pieces. There are three types of hardware, input, output, and storage. Input devices use to enter data in the computer like keyboard for example. Output is used to show and process data like speakers. Storage devices are used to store and process information and data like the RAM. Software is the programs and applications that are processed in a computer. The software is often more expensive and harder to build then hardware. Computer software is made by programmers. There are many different types of software and today I'm going to tell you,ore details about software and specially on operating system. Different Types of Software Type Operating systems Examples Microsoft Windows. Linux. Macintosh OS X. Purpose Control your computer. ______________________________________ Type Word processors Examples Word. Corel WordPerfect. AbiWord. Purpose Write essays, novels, reports, or other types of text. ______________________________________ Type Spreadsheets Examples Excel. Lotus 1-2-3. VisiCalc. Purpose Track budgets or investments, or make other calculations. ______________________________________ Type Presentation software Examples PowerPoint. Purpose Create slideshows for meetings. ______________________________________ Type Database management systems ...
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...1) 1976 – Apple I – about 200 sales 1978 – Apple II – simple machine “for every man, woman and child”. 1981 – IBM entered the PC market. In comparison with IBM, Apple’s computers were less “open”. They were designed proprietary, so no one could clone them. 1985-1993 – Apple’s combination of superior software and hardware gave Apple unmatched capabilities in desktop publishing. Apple typically designed their products from scratch, using unique chips, disk drives, and monitors. So, in my opinion, Apple’s competitive advantages were: * Their design and style * Quality * Simplicity in use * Multimedia 2) In 2005 PC industry logged > 200 billion dollars sales of about 208 million units (16% more than last years). By 2005 there were more than 900 million PC’s in use around the world. Average selling price for PC had declined from 1699 to 1999. How computers in the end of 1990’s different from computers of 21 century: | End of 1990’s | 21 century | Manufacturing:OS:Microprocessors:Application software: | CPU, motherboard, memory storage, OS, microprocessor, peripherals5% sales spend on R&DIn 1980’s MS-DOS – $15 per PCIn 1990’s Windows 3.0 started to challenge with AppleFrom 1986 – 1991 Intel – the sole producer.1990 – market became more competitive From 1990 through next decade number of applications increase, while their price decrease. | Wide range of forms (laptops, notebooks, servers…)1% sales spend on R&D2005 – more than 90% of computers...
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...Memory iii) Adapter cards iv) Drive bays v) The power supply. 3) Explain briefly what a motherboard is. The motherboard, sometimes called a system board, is the main circuit board of the system unit. Many electronic components attach to the motherboard; other are built into it. 4) What do the control unit and arithmetic logic unit do? The control unit is the component that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computers while the arithmetic logic unit performs arithmetic comparisons and other operations. 5) Explain the 2 types of memories? The 2 types of memory are volatile memory and non-volatile memory. When the computer’s power is turned off, volatile memory loses its contents. Non-volatile memory, by contrast, does not lose its contents when power is removed from the computer. 6) Give one example of component that is installed in an external and internal drive bays. External drive bay: DVD Drives Internal drive bay: Hard disk drives 7) What does RAM and ROM for? Which one is volatile and non-volatile? RAM stands for Random Access Memory while ROM stands for Read Only Memory. RAM is volatile while ROM is non-volatile. 8) Give an example of software for these types of software: a. Word Processing Software : Microsoft Word b. Spreadsheet Software : Microsoft Excel c. Database Software : Microsoft Access d. Presentation...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SetPoint Training Instituteis in the process of being formed as a joint business among Mr Oyedele Olawale, Mr Okara, Mr Segun, Mr Monday …… This business plan is written has a guide for starting and managing this new business and will also serve as the basis for it operations and marketing plan. Computer training services, as shown in our plan, have an excellent profitability level and growth rate. Our competitive edge along with new training techniques puts SPTI at the forefront of training services. We are living in an age where computer knowledge is a must and the market for computer training services is booming. Our training center will differ from the traditional computer training services (usually offered by colleges and universities) because of our added personal touch. Objectives The SetPoint Training Institute(SPTI) knows firsthand that computer training has to meet all of its customers' needs in order to have a tangible lasting impact. When you measure across multiple customer segments—each of which has its own priorities—you see how much more training must do to consistently and simultaneously satisfy participants, managers, and executives. Training then can move to close those gaps and deliver more real value. Closing those gaps between employer skill needs and employee skills development is the main objective of SPTI. SPTI's other objectives are: * To meet the computer training needs of computer users and area businesses by the way of Skill...
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...founder from the original three remains with Mr.Steve Jobs being Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO. In Financial 2010 its revenue stood at $65.23 billion with total profit of $14.01 billion. Apple Computer, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. Best-known hardware products of the company are the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. Apple software includes the MAC OS xoperating system; the iTunes media browser; the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software; the iWork suite of productivity software; Aperture, a professional photography package;Final cut studio, a suite of professional audio and film-industry software products; Logic Studio, a suite of music production tools; and iOS, a mobile operating system. In August 2010 company was operating 301 retail stores in ten countries and also an online store where hardware and software products are sold. May 2010, Apple is one of the largest companies in the world and the most valuable technology company in the world which has surpassed even Microsoft, its main competitor. Apple Inc was Incorporated on January 3, 1977.The company operated under the name of Apple Computer, Inc., for its first 30 years. Jobs, who assumed the CEO position in 1997, might have been following the Harvard discussions very closely. To emphasize the new direction of the company as a consumer electronics manufacturer, Apple ditched the...
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...Vibal, Maria Carmella N. BSA 2-1 COMPARISON BETWEEN MAIN TYPES OF COMPUTER | Mainframe Computer | Network Computer | Personal Computer | Laptop | PDA | Capacity | Very powerful computers often connected to many individual PCs over a network. | Large hard disks combined with a work working memory (RAM) | Large hard disks combined with a work working memory (RAM) | Large hard disks combined with a work working memory (RAM) – Often less powerful than for aPC of equivalent price. | Much smaller storage capacity compared to a PC. | Speed | Much faster than PCs used for processing large amounts of data such as mail-shots, salaries, taxetc. | Fast. Normally measured in GHz. | Fast. Normally measured in GHz. | Fast. Normally measured in GHz. Often speed specifications are less than for a PC of equivalentprice. | Much less than a PC unless you pay a lot extra. | Cost | Very, very expensive, only affordable by large companies. | Getting cheaper by the day. | A PC only requires an inexpensive card to be added to it to connect it to a network. | Components need to be much more compact, so there is a price overhead when compared to a PCof equivalent power. | In relative terms expensive when compares to a PC. | Typical Users | Only used by large companies including banks, building societies etc. | Home users, large and small offer users. | Due to ease of networking a PC these days just about anyone can network PCs together. | Business users, people on the move, educational...
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...been one of the major competitors of Xerox. HP is a provider of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home. Through the period of 1997 to 2000, Xerox provide a full line of product and maintenance services of printing and copying equipment to businesses. Its document technology segment offers desktop monochrome and color printers, multifunction printers, copiers, digital printing presses, and light production devices; and production printing and publishing systems for the graphic communications. HP provides products and services to both businesses and individuals. Its printing segment provides consumer and commercial printer hardware, supplies, media, scanning device, software and services; and LaserJet, inkjet and printing, graphics, software and web services. Compare with HP’s wide range of product selections, Xerox offers more in-depth products in copying and printing area. Horizontal analysis is the comparison of historical financial data or financial ratios over a series of reporting periods. A horizontal analysis was conducted for Xerox and HP for the period of 1997 to 2000. Some noticeable differences were found in comparison of the two companies’ results. First, Xerox’s revenue decreased while HP’s revenue increased dramatically over the four years. Xerox was having difficulties in adapting to the competition driven by rapid technological advances. Second, due to the net losses and dramatic changes in net income, Xerox had negative cash flow...
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...technology”, or “state-of-the-art technology”. In this research paper, Apple Inc will be discussed, based on the history of the company, its products, the company’s profitability and criticisms and challenges the company faces. What is Apple Incorporated? Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. Established on April 1, 1976 in Cupertino, California, and incorporated January 3, 1977, the company was called Apple Computer, Inc. for its first 30 years, but on January 9, 2007 the company removed the word “Computer” in order to reflect the company’s ongoing expansion into the consumer electronics market in addition to its traditional focus on personal computers. Apple’s best known hardware products include Macintosh computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the most recent development of all, the iPad. In terms of software Apple boasts the Mac OS X operating system; the iTunes media browser; the ILife suite of multimedia and creativity software; the iWork suite of productivity software; Aperture, a professional photography package; Final Cut Studio, a suite of professional audio and film industry...
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...and viruses on PCs so the antivirus solution can be developed by Apple * Downloadable music and MP3 players are highly marketable. * Increasing bonds and developing partnerships with other companies. Threats * The switching in technology is very fast. * In laptop segment Apple is facing strong competition from Dell, HP, Sony and Toshiba. * In phone segment Apple is facing huge competition from Nokia. * Media Piracy (Downloading free music from other online source without paying cost is common it may impact the iTunes sales.) * The long lasting recession may impact the sales of the company due to higher prices of the products and services * Companies not seeing Apple as compatible with their software. * Apple software, Cell phone and hardware are expensive as compared to other competitors such as Dell. * Microsoft launched Microsoft Vista, Windows 7 which is gaining market share. PESTEL Political influences As it was reported in 2007 52% of sales were outside the U.S. which means any changes in relationships with U.S., wars or terrorism might influence the performance of Apple gradually, moreover these factors can’t be controlled by Apple. Apple produces a lot of its products and parts outside the U.S. like China, Korea, Ireland, Czech Republic etc., any changes in regulations or political conflicts influence Apple’s outcome significantly. Taxation, consumer...
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...UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server Critique Abstract The following sections in this paper focus on analyzing operating systems for Riordan Manufacturing Inc. that specializes in plastic molding and design. Team B concentrated on five main areas of UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server. The five areas include Security, Administration, Networking, Performance, and Programmability. The team explains the existing systems, followed by comparing advantages and disadvantages of each operating system. The comparisons provide insight for Riordan’s IT specialist and administration considering which system to implement. Interesting topics that relate to security weaknesses, and advantages that UNIX® and Linux® compare against the operating giant, Microsoft Windows Server®. Security At the present time, Riordan Manufacturing’s network configurations consist of a heterogeneous UNIX and Windows environment. UNIX has been around for more than 40 years and is known for its’ robust power and scalability. According to the Open Group, “Security, which is often seen as a weakness for UNIX-based systems, is ensured using dedicated communication lines and secure communications protocols, along with strict authentication procedures” (para. 42). This means UNIX, just like Windows, requires configurations to make it a more secure system. Setting up file permissions, user access controls, as well as shutting down network services not currently active are just a few of the ways that help close the gap...
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...UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server Critique POS/420 Name Professor Date University of Phoenix Abstract The following sections in this paper focus on analyzing operating systems for Riordan Manufacturing Inc. that specializes in plastic molding and design. Team B concentrated on five main areas of UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server. The five areas include Security, Administration, Networking, Performance, and Programmability. The team explains the existing systems, followed by comparing advantages and disadvantages of each operating system. The comparisons provide insight for Riordan’s IT specialist and administration considering which system to implement. Interesting topics that relate to security weaknesses, and advantages that UNIX® and Linux® compare against the operating giant, Microsoft Windows Server®. Security At the present time, Riordan Manufacturing’s network configurations consist of a heterogeneous UNIX and Windows environment. UNIX has been around for more than 40 years and is known for its’ robust power and scalability. According to the Open Group, “Security, which is often seen as a weakness for UNIX-based systems, is ensured using dedicated communication lines and secure communications protocols, along with strict authentication procedures” (para. 42). This means UNIX, just like Windows, requires configurations to make it a more secure system. Setting up file permissions, user access controls, as well as shutting down network services not currently active...
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...Apple dates back to 1976, when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak began building computer circuit boards in the garage of the Jobs household. Over the next few years, Apple computers revolutionized the computer industry as they began to take over the market. By 1980, Apple was able to launch an IPO. Aside from the slump they ran into in the 90’s, Apple has been a consistently strong company, outdoing and surpassing the capabilities of most of its competitors. Over the years, Apple has developed certain aspects of competitive advantages that give them an edge over other companies, resulting in higher market share and returns. One of Apple’s biggest competitive advantages over the years, especially early on, was their ability to practice horizontal and vertical integration within the firm. This separated Apple from many other firms within the market, including their biggest rival early on, IBM. Rather than licensing to third parties, Apple also designed all of its products from scratch. This allows Apple to make changes quickly and react to any changes within the market, keeping them ahead of the game. One of Apple’s important competitive advantages is their investment in Research and Development (R&D). Over the years, Apple has consistently invested more in R&D compared to all of its competitors. This decision allows Apple to stay extremely innovative and ahead of their competitors. Rather than trying to catch up and “piggyback” off the devices of other companies, they...
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...Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 Step by Step Olga M. Londer Penelope Coventry Copyright © 2013 by Olga Londer and PPP Consulting Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-0-7356-6703-7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LSI 8 7 6 5 4 3 Printed and bound in the United States of America. Microsoft Press books are available through booksellers and distributors worldwide. If you need support related to this book, email Microsoft Press Book Support at mspinput@microsoft.com. Please tell us what you think of this book at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/booksurvey. Microsoft and the trademarks listed at http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/en/us/IntellectualProperty/ Trademarks/EN-US.aspx are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other marks are property of their respective owners. The example companies, organizations, products, domain names, email addresses, logos, people, places, and events depicted herein are fictitious. No association with any real company, organization, product, domain name, email address, logo, person, place, or event is intended or should be inferred. This book expresses the author’s views and opinions. The information contained in this book is provided without any express, statutory, or implied warranties. Neither the authors, Microsoft Corporation, nor its resellers, or distributors will be held liable for any damages caused...
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...A PROJECT REPORT ON ROLE OF GIS IN POWER TRANSMISSION CASE STUDY OF THE KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY, BY David M. Kariuki To Central Institute of Rural Electrification International training program on upgrades of power utilities management using it/automated solutions. 29-10-2012 to 23-11-2012 CONTENTS CONTENTS...................................................................................... i 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................... iii 2 MY EXPERIENCE ..................................................................... iv 3 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................... v 4 LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES. ............................................. vi 5 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1 5.1 Background.......................................................................... 1 5.2 Mandate ............................................................................... 1 5.3 Core Functions ..................................................................... 2 5.4 KETRACO PROJECTS .......................................................... 5 5.4.1 NATIONAL GRID PROJECTS ........................................... 6 5.4.2 REGIONAL POWER INTERCONNECTIONS. ..................... 7 5.4.3 AFRICAN POWER POOLS ................................................ 8 5.4.4 AFRICAN POWER POOLS – (INTERCONNECTORS) .......... 9 6 SCOPE OF PROJECT...
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...1) Historically, what were Apple’s major competitive advantages? * Apple came back with their differentiation strategy. It was supported by a strong promotion campaign, with the goal of to ‘differentiate the Macintosh amid intense competition in the PC industry. Therefore Apple has always been a very innovative manufacturer and for a long time tried to produce a unique product which is easy to use. Apple’s competitive advantages are its control of software and hardware, marketing, digital asset management, retail strategy, product differentiation and Steve Job’s strategically decisions. Decisions such as switching to Intel processor resulted not only reduced power use & design ease but also made Macs able to run windows on it. Apple retails concept implements direct selling, creates first hand experience to customers, customer education, after sales service etc. With these advantages Apple built a barrier to five forces that shapes industry competition. * 2) Analyze the structure of the personal computer industry over the last 10 years. How have the dynamics of the PC industry changed? The shakeout of the decade-old personal computer industry came earlier than expected. Starting in 1990, a PC price war started to brew. Various companies began to cut prices on their existing product lines and at the same time rolled out lower-priced PC models. At the beginning of the 1990s the structure of the personal computer industry changed dramatically after...
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