...Operating System Analysis Paper Team A: , POS/355 August 25, 2012 Demetrius Fluker University of Phoenix Operating System Analysis Paper When ruminating over which operating system for a home, business, or office computer or network of computers, it is vital to evaluate all areas of the different operating systems options. The key system options to compare and contrast when evaluating Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Linux operating systems are to consider the system requirements, the different editions available, security features, system features, updates and support, user interface, and cost effectiveness. Moreover, the best fit operating system can be determined depended on the individual’s or organization’s needs. Operating System Requirements Windows XP The system requirements for Windows XP Home Edition and Professional Edition are the same. These requirements are a PC with a 233 megahertz or higher (a 300 megahertz + processor speed is recommended), 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher (128 MB is recommended), 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard drive space, a video adapter and monitor that is Super VGA (800x600) or higher-resolution, CD/DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse/pointing device. The Windows XP Starter Edition has different system requirements. These are 233MHz processor or better, 256 MB of RAM, Super VGA (800x600) video adapter and monitor, CD/DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, mouse/pointing device, DirectX 9 graphics with 32 MB...
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...WHITE PAPER MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER VS. RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX Costs of Acquisition and Support – A Comparison August 2005 PREPARED FOR Microsoft TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Findings.................................................... 1 Executive Summary ......................................... 2 Analysis ............................................................. 2 License and Subscription Considerations Support Considerations The Total Solution Viewpoint 2 3 6 Main Findings 1. Microsoft’s Windows Server 2003 enterprise license and support costs are competitive with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. 2. The two companies’ different approaches to enterprise licensing and support, and the fact that investments of this magnitude tend to involve longer-term commitments, means that the best pricing comparisons should be based on a period of ownership (three to six years), rather than on just initial acquisition charges. 3. Support is integral to both companies’ solutions and Microsoft’s separate support and license fee structures, in contrast with Red Hat's combined subscription and support offerings, can give a Microsoft solution a significant pricing advantage over a Red Hat solution. In Review ........................................................... 7 Major Findings Other Findings 7 7 Appendix –Modeling Assumptions................. 8 General Operating System Licensing and Subscription Pricing Support Server Hardware 8 8 9 9 10 Chart 1 compares the cumulative...
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...interconnected generating systems Chowdhury, N.; Billinton, R.; Power Syst. Res. Group, Saskatchewan Univ., Saskatoon, Sask. This paper appears in: Generation, Transmission and Distribution, IEE Proceedings C Issue Date: Mar 1990 Volume: 137 Issue:2 On page(s): 159 - 167 ISSN: 0143-7046 INSPEC Accession Number: 3606872 Date of Current Version: 06 å «æ 2002 Abstract The authors present a technique which includes interruptible loads in the probabilistic assessment of the operating reserve in isolated and interconnected generating systems. This technique is then used to evaluate the magnitude and corresponding maximum allowable time delay of load interruption required to reduce the unit commitment risk in the absence of other capacity adjustments. They also present a probabilistic technique which can be used to evaluate the inherent interruptible load carrying capability of an isolated and interconnected generating system which exists without having to commit any extra units other than those required to carry the firm load. The study provides an insight into load interruption and its effect on the system risk. The techniques developed are illustrated by numerical examples. These techniques can be used in short and medium term operational planning Electric Power Systems Research Volume 18, Issue 2, March 1990, Pages 99–103 Microprocessor based on-line assessment of the operational reliability of a longitudinal power supply system * A. Chakrabarti...
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...Running head: Zara Case Paper Analysis 1 Zara: IT for Fast Fashion Case Analysis Sonal Bhagwat University of Houston-Victoria MGMT 6352-2011FA-25125 November 2011 Zara Case Paper Analysis Table of Contents: • • • • o • • • 2 Abstract Case Description Goals and Strategy Speed and Decision-making Marketing, Merchandising, and Advertising Information Technology Problem Analysis Firm-based-value chain model Model Application Implementation Opportunity Analysis Evaluation of IS Implementation Tangible Costs Analysis Tangible Benefits Intangible Costs Analysis Intangible Benefits Conclusion for Evaluation of IT Implementation Conclusion and Recommendations References 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 9 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 19 Zara Case Paper Analysis Abstract This case paper presents the business analysis of Zara, the leading and the profitable brand of Inditex. The case paper’s objective is to discuss whether to update the current DOS/IT infrastructure and evaluate the effects of the upgrade. By using the Michael Porter’s value chain analysis, we can understand Zara’s core business model of vertical integration and assess the areas where IS will add value to the system. The case paper also presents the IS implementation opportunities and evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation. The case paper concludes by providing recommendations for updating the current OS along with its advantages. 3 Zara Case Paper Analysis Case Description Zara is one of the largest...
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...Science of University of Mumbai | Ist Year IInd Year IIIrd Year | Syllabus of Ist Year - Bachelor of Science (BSc) of University of Mumbai | Ist Year | Paper I Section 1 - Computer Organisation Section 2 - Ms-Windows and Ms-office Paper II Section 1 - Programming techniques and Algorithms through C Section 2 - Networking and Internet fundamentals | | Syllabus of IInd Year - Bachelor of Science (BSc) of University of Mumbai | Paper I Section 1 - Data structures with advanced C Section 2 - Event drive programming using Visual Basic Paper II Section 1 - Numerical Analysis with "C" Section 2 - Introduction to Java Paper III Section 1 - Introduction to file and Database Management Systems Section 2 - Principles of Rational Database Management System | Syllabus of IIIrd Year - Bachelor of Science (BSc) of University of Mumbai | Paper I Section 1 - System Software Section 2 - Data Communication and Networking Paper II Section 1 - Advanced Java 1 Section 2 - Advanced Java 2 Paper III Section 1 - Operating Systems Section 2 - The Linux OS Paper IV Section 1 - Structured System Analysis and Design Section 2 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design and Software Engineering Concepts Applied Components: Web Design and Applications Paper I - Principles of Web Design Paper II - Web Technologies | BSC-IT Syllabus (http://eduvark.com/bsc-syllabus-mumbai-university-31903.html) #2 April 5th, 2013, 09:53 AM | Rohit Barla Super...
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...has an incumbency advantage over new entrants. Palm gained the cumulative experience from past failed strategies. This experience has enabled them to conclude that reconceptualising the aim of their product was necessary. Palm began to stray away from the aim of PDA substituting laptops, and began replicating a pen and paper style instead. The Power of Suppliers: High Firstly, the suppliers of the hand-held computers industry must be identified. Assuming that Palm Pilot supplies themselves, they are suppliers alongside Motorola, Sony, Nokia, and Microsoft. Palm, being the first to launch a successful PDA device, had a significant amount of power in this industry as their brand was the most recognizable, and their product was in high demand, dominating the market share. Through the Palm Pilot, Palm introduced “the first successful hand-held on the market” (Pp. 2). Palm’s product was indeed the best of all PDA options on the market and it differentiated itself both by its design and capabilities. The Palm Pilot was designed “as a small thin lightweight and user friendly technology” (pp. 2 Palm Inc.). Palm used their R&D to develop a brand new operating system software that was easy to use. These factors greatly improved Palm’s Supplier Power. As mentioned in the case, most of the previous suppliers had failed to succeed in this industry. Palm, being...
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... Robert Shereda | 11/4/2012 | Developing Good Business Sense- Why Do Operating Systems Differ? Many people take the way goods and services are provided to them for granted. They do not think about the nature of the operating system that produces the goods and services they receive. To improve your understanding of how OMM processes work, complete the following assignment. 1. Choose three companies and observe how employees do their tasks. These can be three different fast-food restaurants or three entirely different types of companies, such as a fast-food restaurant, department store, or the emergency room of a hospital. 2. Think about the differences in the operations involved in the input, operations, and output stages of these companies. Try to identify the nature of their operating systems. Are employees organized in different ways? If so, why? If possible, talk to the managers and employees in these operations to further your analysis. 3. What are the main kinds of OMM costs companies have? How does this affect their OMM operations? 4. How do companies design their operating systems to give them a competitive advantage? Operations and Material Management in Business | I will establish the differences in the operations involved in the input, operations, and output stages of three local businesses that I access almost every day. Next, I will identify the nature of their operating systems that produce the goods and services that I receive when I visit these establishments...
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...1 | |PAPER NO. 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING | | |TITLE |AUTHOR(S) |PUBLISHER |EDITION | |1. |Fundamentals of Computers |V. .Rogerman |PHI Publishers |Latest edition | | | | | | | |2. |Principles of Computer Science |Carol Reymolds | |Latest edition | | | |Paul Tyman | | | |3. |Computer Fundamentals |Pradeep Sinha | |Fourth edition | |4. |Essential Computer Mathematics |Seymour Lipschutz |McGraw Hill |Latest edition | |PAPER NO. 2 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (THEORY AND PRACTICAL) | ...
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...THIS DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED BY U.S. COPYRIGHT It may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, distributed or transmitted, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means. Downloaded from SAE International by Brunel University, Copyright 2012 SAE International Saturday, January 21, 2012 01:04:43 PM SAE TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES 2008-01-0892 An Optimization of Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing for Reducing Intake Orifice Noise of a SI Engine Teockhyeong Cho, Youngki Kim, Jaeheon Kim and Koo-tae Kang Hyundai Motor Company Reprinted From: Noise and Vibration, 2008 (SP-2158) 2008 World Congress Detroit, Michigan April 14-17, 2008 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 U.S.A. Tel: (724) 776-4841 Fax: (724) 776-0790 Web: www.sae.org THIS DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED BY U.S. COPYRIGHT It may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, distributed or transmitted, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means. Downloaded from SAE International by Brunel University, Copyright 2012 SAE International Saturday, January 21, 2012 01:04:43 PM By mandate of the Engineering Meetings Board, this paper has been approved for SAE publication upon completion of a peer review process by a minimum of three (3) industry experts under the supervision of the session organizer. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording...
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...the academic Year 2007-2008) Scheme of Examinations 31 J 29.02.2008 Year Subject and Paper I Paper I Paper II Paper III Paper IV Practical I Paper V Paper VI Paper VII Practical II Project Advanced Computer Architecture Computer Graphics & Multimedia Software Engineering Computer Networks Computer Graphics and Multimedia Lab Advanced Operating System Internet programming and Web Design Data Mining and Warehousing Internet programming and Web Design Lab Project Work and Viva Voce Total University Examinations Durations Max in Hrs Marks 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 3 3 3 100 100 100 100 100 1000 II For project work and viva voce (External) Breakup: Project Evaluation : 75 Viva Voce : 25 1 Anx.31 J - M Sc CS (SDE) 2007-08 with MQP Page 2 of 16 YEAR – I PAPER I: ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE Subject Description: This paper presents the concept of parallel processing, solving problem in parallel processing, Parallel algorithms and different types of processors. Goal: To enable the students to learn the Architecture of the Computer. Objectives: On successful completion of the course the students should have: Understand the concept of Parallel Processing. Learnt the different types of Processors. Learnt the Parallel algorithms. Content: Unit I Introduction to parallel processing – Trends towards parallel processing – parallelism in uniprocessor Systems – Parallel Computer structures – architectural classification schemes – Flynn’ Classification...
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...Operating Systems Dependency on Penetration Testing Michael S. Self University of Maryland University College-Europe Table of Contents Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..…………..3 History and Purpose of Penetration Testing……………………….......................…..………….4 Techniques and Tools for Performing Penetration Testing………….………….……..…………5 Example of Penetration Test Process………………………………....………...…….………….6 References…………………………………………………………………………………………7 Abstract This report will encompass penetration testing of operating systems. It first explains the evolution of penetration testing, and what purpose it serves. It then describes techniques and tools used to perform the tests. The report will conclude with an example of a penetration test. Operating Systems Dependency on Penetration Testing History and Purpose of Penetration Testing According to Pfleeger & Pfleeger 2011 in their book titled ‘Security in Computing’, penetration testing, or pentesting, is a technique used in computer security which an individual, or team of experts purposely tries to hack a computer system. Penetration started as a grey art that was often practiced in an unstructured and undisciplined manner by reformed or semi-reformed hackers. They used their own techniques and either their ‘home grown’ tools, or borrowed and traded ideas with associates. There was little reproducibility or consistency of results or reporting, and as a result the services were hard to integrate into...
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...International School of Informatics and management, Jaipur Billing System Synopsis TEAM GROUP - 04 TEAM MEMBERS -ANIL KUMAR ANJANA -BHAIYA LAL ANJANA -SAURABH JAIN PROJECT GUIDE - Ms JYOTI KHURANA (Lecturer of MCA) Table Content 1) Introduction 2) Objective 3) Project category 4) Types of Reports 5) Technologies and tools 6) Hardware 7) Future scope 8) Analysis of Present System 9) Problem of Existing System 10)Characteristic of Proposed System 11)Feasibility Analysis i. Need for Feasibility Study ii. Technical Feasibility iii. Behavioral Feasibility iv. Economic Feasibility v. Product Perspective 12)Data flow diagram 13)Entity Relation Diagram 14)Data tables 15)Flow chart 16)Input forms 17)Conclusion 1. Introduction The project “Billing system” is an application to automate the process of ordering and billing of a “Departmental store” .This web based application is designed considering the chain of departmental store which is located in various cities. This application also administrates its users and customers. 2.Objective This project will serve the following objectives:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Add and maintain records of available products. Add and maintain customer details. Add and maintain description of new products. Add and maintain new entered category of products. Provides economic/financial reports to the owner monthly or weekly and yearly. Provides a convenient solution of billing pattern. Make an easy to use environment for users and customers. ...
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...study Six subjects and Seven Papers of study in IPCC are – Group I Paper 1: Accounting (100 marks) Paper 2: Law, Ethics and Communication Part I: Law (60 marks) Business Laws (30 marks) Company Law (30 marks) Part II: Business Ethics (20 marks) Part III: Business Communication (20 marks) Paper 3: Cost Accounting and Financial Management Part I: Cost Accounting (50 marks) Part II: Financial Management (50 marks) Paper 4: Taxation Part I: Income-tax (50 marks) Part II: Service Tax (25 marks) and VAT (25 marks) Group II Paper 5: Advanced Accounting (100 marks) Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance (100 marks) Paper 7: Information Technology and Strategic Management Section A: Information Technology (50 marks) Section B: Strategic Management (50 marks) The level of knowledge expected of students in the above subjects is ‘working knowledge’. INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE COURSE (IPCC) Syllabus GROUP I OF IPCC/ ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN COURSE (ATC) Paper 1: Accounting (One paper – three hours – 100 marks) Level of Knowledge: Working Knowledge Objectives: (a) (b) (c) (d) To lay a foundation for the preparation and presentation of financial statements; To gain working knowledge of the principles and procedures of accounting and their application to different practical situations; To gain the ability to solve simple problems and cases relating to sole proprietorship, partnership and companies; and To familiarize students with the fundamentals of computerized system of accounting. Contents...
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...Death of the Operating Lease Running head: DEATH OF THE OPERATING LEASE 1 Death of the Operating Lease and its Impact on Leading U.S. Companies Mark S. Lynn Mount St. Mary’s University Copyright 2010, Mark S. Lynn Death of the Operating Lease Abstract The proposed elimination of operating lease treatment by the IASB and FASB, as outlined in 2 their discussion paper, Leases – Preliminary Views, will have a varying degree of impact on U.S firms. After a review of the evolution of lease accounting and a discussion of financial ratio analysis, this paper examines the impact of the proposed accounting change on common financial ratios of 142 large public companies. The proposal requiring the capitalization of all lease arrangements is generally detrimental to such financial measurements, with significant variability among industry sectors. Through surveys and interviews, it is further determined that while a majority of corporate financial executives do not support the proposed accounting change, they have yet to analyze the impact and prepare for the effects of the change within their own companies. Copyright 2010, Mark S. Lynn Death of the Operating Lease Death of the Operating Lease and its Impact on Leading U.S. Companies 3 “We are only tenants, and shortly the great Landlord will give us notice that our lease has expired.” ~ Joseph Jefferson (1897, p. 476). A lease is broadly defined as a contract by which an owner of property grants to another...
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...Critical Analysis of a Research Paper Towards an integrated contingency framework for MAS sophistication Case studies on the scope of accounting instruments in Dutch power and gas companies By Sandra Tillema Title The title suggests that the article will give guidance towards a contingency framework for MAS sophistication. The Contingency framework states that there is no one right way to manage an organisation, so the part “towards integrated [...] framework” with the word “contingency” seems like a paradox. We feel that we might not have chosen this article if we were looking at the title only because it seemingly contradicts itself. The group agreed that the title is quite long. We have analysed it by defining the main words of which we used the Macmillan Dictionary (2002) (See appendix B). After understanding the words and theory explanation, the title became quite easy to understand. Abstract and Introduction We feel that the abstract provides concise and simple information. It is a good explanation and expansion of the title. We have chosen this article because it can be easily understood. The abstract states that many companies are being convinced to implement newly developed management accounting systems and also comments on its inappropriateness. The author states the reason for this is due to the contingency theory perspective. She also highlights that this article is based on the cases of two power and gas companies. The introduction...
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