...PC VERSUS MAC Quinston B. Barfield University of Maryland University College IFSM 201 E222 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (2148) Abstract Mac vs. PC has been a debate for over 20 years on which is better for conventional use. Since the creation of PC and the birth of MAC, many owners of both have arguable stated that one is better than the other. The truth of the matter is that it is simply based off user preference. Both offer a myriad of tools necessary to accommodate any need that you may have, whether it's for business use or just gaming. Based on the information researched on the operating systems, technical specifications, reliability, and user options PC vs. MAC I will have made my verdict on which is ranked number 1. PC Versus MAC Over the last decade, many computer users have argued that PC is better than MAC and MAC is better than PC. Although it is difficult to prove, there are a facts about both that may have their users in the emotional state about who's better. This very debate has ruined friendships, business and inspired some controversial yet creative advertisement, but with all of the debates not many users understand the difference between them. With assistance from a few sources I will share why this debate has yet to be solved. The difference between the Operating Systems The operating system is what significantly separates the two, Windows versus OS X Mavericks. "OS X is the operating system...
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...Associate Program Material Appendix D Selecting a Topic and Brainstorming Worksheet Complete the following and post as an attachment. |What two objects, people, subjects, or concepts are you going to |Windows vs. Mac | |compare and/or contrast? | | |What are the similarities between the two objects, people, |Operating systems, Hardware, Software | |subjects, or concepts? List as many similarities that you can | | |think of. | | |What are the differences between the two objects, people, |Designs, Prices, Technical specifications, Varieties, | |subjects, or concepts? List as many differences that you can |Availability, Operating systems, User Friendliness, Software, | |think of. |Security, Customer satisfaction | |Are you going to focus on similarities, differences, or both? |Differences. There are more differences between them then there | |Explain your rationale. |are similarities. The three similarities that I have will also | | ...
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...Google Drive vs. Dropbox Inc. ENGL101-1402A-03 April 23, 2014 Google Drive vs. Dropbox Inc. Being in college or any higher learning institute is a task all in itself. It doesn’t really matter what level we're at whether it’s undergraduate or going for our masters or doctorate. Being a student of any sort usually consumes our life and most of our time. Take for example, the essay. Whether it’s for research, compare and contrast, problem and solution or your standard narrative essay, we often are utilizing various files and resources to complete our required tasks. Many of us already have jobs and families that consume our lives, and that can take away from our academic responsibilities. This can be a difficult thing to juggle, but what if you could have your files, content, personal documents, movies, and etc. everywhere and accessible all the time. I am talking about cloud storage and its limitless potential to make our lives as seamless as possible. There are two really big names in the cloud storage industry such as Google’s Drive, and Dropbox file storage but which one is for you? Both Google Drive and Dropbox make excellent choices for cloud storage, but deciding which is best depends on your lifestyle, your finances, and your preference in features. Of the many services and apps that Google provides, Drive is arguably the best service it provides, well outside of Gmail. Having a Google account automatically gives you 15GB of free cloud storage. All of Google’s services...
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...FTVMS 11O Assignment 2: Research Essay (Final) My assignment 2 question is : “Pollay (1986) suggests that advertising has profound consequences due to its pervasiveness, stereotypical portrayals, manipulative and persuasive nature, preoccupation with materialism and consumption, frequent use of sex appeals and lack of information” (Yeshin 18). Critically discuss this claim, looking both at the flaws in Pollay’s argument AND the ways in which aspects of his argument might be considered valid. Hypothesis : Advertising itself is very indistinguishable to the idea of complexation as it has got multi-purposes but connects as one. By having a consumer society it would unquestionable mean that advertising will posses negative aspects that cause manipulative and persuasive, therefore a false consciousness society is established, this is quite visible throughout history of Advertisement. However Advertisement can also influence positive attributes, depending on how an advertisement is understood. Essay: Advertising is often referred as a “mediated form of communication” (Richard and Cullen) usually from a recognisable source that manipulates as it gains control over the viewer to take a particular action in order to be satisfied whether it is materialistic or informational. In the article “Distorted Mirror” by W.Pollay, he suggests that advertising is nothing but pervasiveness and leads to consequences in our society. As he states “Perhaps the least important...
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...APPLE’S GREAT FIRST HIT Apple Inc.’s Great First Hit: The iPod Apple Inc.’s Great First Hit: The iPod Apple products and their increasing commercialization on our country will be discussed in the following essay; [Apple Inc.] dates from 1976 and since then, its growth and expansion has been immense. Apple is “considered amongst the largest information technology companies, ranking on the second place, coming behind Samsung Electronics and it’s the third largest mobile phone maker, being topped only by Samsung and Nokia (second and first place, respectively)” (Gartner, 2012). The company was founded on April 1 of 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, later; the first one will become spokesman and one of the most recognized faces of the company. Their first product was an assembled circuit board without screen nor monitor and was called Apple I. As their founders analyzed other companies’ products and their functionality, another format and reach of Apple products were prototyped, to be sold in a near future. Later on, Steve Jobs was fired. Although with the launch of one of their first Macintosh came a profitable era, called “Apple’s first golden age” for Apple, which reaches from 1989 to 1992 (MacAddict, 1992), its undying competence with Microsoft, their sworn rival, the suit later filed against them, along with a lot of failed products their stock prices and market share were brought to a downward slide. A new CEO (Gil Amelio) was brought in after the...
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...cooperate culture of these two companies differ, three ways that each unique culture has benefited by the other’s competition, and how these companies will potentially thrive in the future. The cooperate culture of these two technology giants are very different in that Apple is more conservative, distinct, and expensive, whereas in Microsoft is more personalized, flexible, and affordable. Apple has masterfully executed a plan to sell high-priced, high margin products to the wealthier segments of the buying public (2013, 04). Apple is a culture in which they pride themselves on fostering individuality by instilling a new cooperate philosophy of recognizable products and simple design(2013, 04). It’s best known hardware products are the Mac line of computers, the iPod music player, the iPhone smartphone, and the iPad tablet...
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...Ethernet cards are essential parts of a network. They connect a computer to another computer or to a server by using a cable, an alternative to a wireless network. Ethernet Network – The Role of Ethernet in Computer Networks An ethernet network is a situation in which multiple computers are connected to one another and share the same Internet protocol address. An ethernet network has multiple computers on the same server. The benefit in this is that multiple networks do not need to be created. The downside to an ethernet network is that the connection of multiple computers leaves each computer open to hacking, malware, and viruses — in the event that a virus should attack one computer on the system. There are certain components necessary for an ethernet network: * Ethernet cable * Ethernet hub * Crossover cable * Router Ethernet Cable An ethernet cable is a necessary cord to connect two or more computers to the same network. Each computer must have its own ethernet cable in order to operate on the same ethernet network. Ethernet Hub An ethernet hub is a device used to string together each ethernet cable, which connects each computer on the same network. An ethernet hub contains several ethernet ports. Crossover Cable A crossover cable is a substitute for ethernet cables when one wants to connect two or more computers to the same ethernet network. Router A router is similar to an ethernet cable in that it connects two or more devices. Routers are more often used for...
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...Monograph on the Apple Business Model @2003 Introduction. In 1984, Apple and the Macintosh challenged the world with the dramatic portrayal of a revolutionary woman hurling a hammer at an image of the establishment. With the Twentieth Anniversary of that event approaching, now is a good time to take a look back at this revolution and take stock of the new revolution that the Mac OS X operating system offers. Despite Time Magazine's 80 Days That Changed The World, it would appear that Apple doesn't get much credit for the revolution it sparked in personal computing. As the leading innovator in the computer market, and with a balance sheet holding of four billion in cash, neither its stock value nor its market share is very high. Every few months or so, a journalist reports on impending trouble for Apple Computer. Part of the reason for this negative press is that its main competitor has a 95% market share and billions more in cash. By any other standards, Apple would be judged to be an astonishing success, but a bigger question remains: Why is the Apple market share so small when it has a superior product? Blaming Microsoft for the 'ills' of Apple really misses the point. Both companies were formed early in the computer age, both had product, innovation and opportunity at a critical time, but their history is vastly different. Apple's small market share must be the result of its business model. While the business model has failed the aspirations of the Macintosh Revolution...
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...Business and Management Coursework 2 Due: Friday 14th March 2014 Introduction This essay will be based in and around the a company that has experienced strategic drift, it will include a history of the company, the original direction of the company, when the drift started and who was responsible, how this effected the sales of the company, how the company overcame the problem and finally how important the management were in implementing the change. The company chosen here was Apple, who in the 1980’s and early 1990’s experienced drift after the termination of Steve Jobs as CEO of the company. Contents Introduction Main Body (research) Appendix References An Investigation into the Strategic Drift at Apple and how strategic change was applied Apple In 1976 high school friends Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne founded Apple Computers, the AppleI is created and 50 orders are placed for the $666.66 machine and Wozniak begins work on the AppleII. By this time Mike Markkula has invested $95,000 in the company with a view to investing over $150,000 more. According to Bussinesinsider.com “Markkula was as instrumental in developing Apple as the two Steve’s “, he managed the company, created the company’s business plan and hired the first CEO. Priced at $1295 the AppleII was introduced to the world and eventually became the company’s best seller (for the time) but couldn’t produce a follow up machine that would attain the same customer base or support as...
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...of value added, in the form of the value chain, can be utilized to develop an organization’s sustainable competitive advantage in the business arena of the 21st C. All organizations consist of activities that link together to develop the value of the business, and together these activities form the organization’s value chain. Such activities may include purchasing activities, manufacturing the products, distribution and marketing of the company’s products and activities (Lynch, 2003). The value chain framework has been used as a powerful analysis tool for the strategic planning of an organization for nearly two decades. The aim of the value chain framework is to maximize value creation while minimizing costs (www.wikipedia.org). In this essay I will try to provide a scholarly overview of the “Value Chain Framework” with Critique and Analysis the same in firm Level....
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...Chapter 1: Introduction This project is undertaken to find out the pre-purchase and post-purchase behaviour of iPod users in the consumer market. Consumer behaviour includes the actions a person takes in purchasing and using products and services, including the mental and social processes that precede and follow these actions. The pre-purchase behaviour is determined by the expectation a customer develops in his/her mind before purchasing a product. Pre-purchase behaviour depends on various factors like 1) Financial stability of the customer 2) Reach by material which may be competition from the products of the same range like mobile, digital camera or by people, basically the peer factor.3) Advertisement 4) Competitive Advantage 5) Past experience buying from the seller. Post-Purchase behaviour is defined when after purchasing a product, the customer compares the product with the expectations he had developed in his mind about the product before buying, whether he is satisfied or unsatisfied with the product. Satisfaction or unsatisfaction affects consumer value perception. Post-purchase behaviour depends on various factors like 1) Easy to handle 2) Lack of Performance 3) Frequency of use. The six stages of consumer buying process will be included in determining the post-purchase behaviour of iPod. They are 1) Need Recognition 2) Information Search 3) Evaluation of Alternatives 4) Purchase Decision 5) Purchase 6) Post Purchase behaviour. 1.1 What is iPod iPod is a...
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...CICT LAN-BASED EXAMINATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM ____________________ A Capstone Project Presented to the Faculty of College of Information and Communications Technology Bulacan State University City of Malolos ____________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology By: Dimaapi, Dunhill S. Jingco, Desserie Rose F. Joson, Ester Grace G. Narciso, Claudine R. Palad, Kenneth B. (BSIT 3B-G2) March 2015 i TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE …………………………………………………………………………………. i TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………………………….. ii 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Overview of the Current State of Technology ……………………………………………. 1 Project Objectives ………………………………………………………………………… 2 Scope and Limitations of the Project ……………………………………………………... 4 Significance of the Project ……………………………………………………………….. 5 2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Literature ………………………………………………………………………… 6 Related Studies …………………………………………………………………………… 7 3.0 PROJECT METHODOLOGY Theoretical Framework …………………………………………………………………… 9 4.0 THE CICT LAN-BASED EXAMINATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM System Overview ……………………………………………………………………...… 10 System Objectives ……………………………………………………………………..... 11 System Functions ………………………………………………………………………... 12 System Scope and Limitation …………………………………………………………… 16 Physical Environment and Resources ………………………………………………….... 17 Architectural Design ERD …………………………………………………………...
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...A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming SECOND EDITION ® Mark G. Sobell Upper Saddle River, NJ • Boston • Indianapolis • San Francisco New York • Toronto • Montreal • London • Munich • Paris • Madrid Capetown • Sydney • Tokyo • Singapore • Mexico City Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed with initial capital letters or in all capitals. The author and publisher have taken care in the preparation of this book, but make no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the use of the information or programs contained herein. The publisher offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases or special sales, which may include electronic versions and/or custom covers and content particular to your business, training goals, marketing focus, and branding interests. For more information, please contact: U.S. Corporate and Government Sales (800) 382-3419 corpsales@pearsontechgroup.com For sales outside the United States, please contact: International Sales international@pearson.com Visit us on the Web: informit.com/ph Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication...
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...Project Management Project Management Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD | Applies to nonprofits and for-profits unless noted Leaders Circles peer-training/coaching groups (nonprofits) | Authenticity Circles peertraining/coaching (for-profits) First-timers | Library home page | Library index of topics | Contact us Project management is a carefully planned and organized effort to accomplish a specific (and usually) one-time effort, for example, construct a building or implement a new computer system. Project management includes developing a project plan, which includes defining project goals and objectives, specifying tasks or how goals will be achieved, what resources are need, and associating budgets and timelines for completion. It also includes implementing the project plan, along with careful controls to stay on the "critical path", that is, to ensure the plan is being managed according to plan. Project management usually follows major phases (with various titles for these phases), including feasibility study, project planning, implementation, evaluation and support/maintenance. (Program planning is usually of a broader scope than project planning, but not always.) Categories of information include Overviews of Project Management Useful Skills -- Team Building and Group Leadership General Resources Related Library Links (including many other types of planning) On-Line Discussion Groups Various Perspectives What is Project Management? Overview...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS 1 Basic Computer System Model ....................................................................................................... 1 Importance of Computers............................................................................................................... 2 Professional Standards.................................................................................................................... 3 Considerations When Creating Computer Systems........................................................................ 5 Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................7 Past Exam Questions & Example Answers...................................................................................... 8 CHAPTER 2: DATA REPRESENTATION IN COMPUTERS 9 Units ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Numbers........................................................................................................................................10 Characters .....................................................................................................................................14 Images ..............................................................................................................................
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