Desktop Operating Systems You are an analyst for a large manufacturer of laundry soaps. The company currently uses an early version of the Windows operating system on its 5,000 desktops. This year, the company plans to upgrade the operating system and, if necessary, its desktops. The company asks your team to compare the latest versions of the Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. Do This: Form a three-member team and assign each member an operating system. Each member should use the web to develop a feature/benefit analysis and answer the following questions. What is the initial cost of the operating system per computer? What are the memory and storage requirements? Will the operating system require the company to purchase new computers? Which is best at protecting against viruses, spam, and spyware? Which support touch input? As a team, compile your findings and share your recommendation with the class
Desktop Operating Systems You are an analyst for a large manufacturer of laundry soaps. The company currently uses an early version of the Windows operating system on its 5,000 desktops. This year, the company plans to upgrade the operating system and, if necessary, its desktops. The company asks your team to compare the latest versions of the Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. Do This: Form a three-member team and assign each member an operating system. Each member should use the web to develop a feature/benefit analysis and answer the following questions. What is the initial cost of the operating system per computer? What are the memory and storage requirements? Will the operating system require the company to purchase new computers? Which is best at protecting against viruses, spam, and spyware? Which support touch input? As a team, compile your findings and share your recommendation with the class
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