Networking For my independent study, I have created a network in my house. A network by definition are more than one computer that are linked together electronically via a protocol (common language) so the computers can communicate and share resources. This network improves the day-to-day life...

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Information Technology is the fastest growing industry in the world. IT jobs increased 108% this year and is expected to continue at this growth until 2006. Although not all of us intend on being systems analysts or network administrators, a basic kn...

Windows .NET Windows .NET Server is the newest network operating system offered by Microsoft. There are many new features that will allow for more productivity, compatibility, and efficiency. This new product from Microsoft boasts thousands of small improvements. Microsoft also claims that Win...

Computers and computer technology is something that has changed the way some people live, communicate and get their information. In the early beginning, computers were nothing like what we have today. One of the things that was used a very long time ago was just some string with beads on them that h...

Today, Linux is a very versatile Operating System. It allows you to run many applications at the same time, also called "Multi Tasking" and also allows for simultaneous multi-user logins. Linux will also run on a large range of systems, from that old 386 sitting in your basement, to those top of the...

The current Microsoft antitrust case, still in progress as this review is being written, has been both hailed and condemned as the most important antitrust action of the coming century. Its potential significance has been compared to that of the Supreme Court's 1911 Standard Oil decision, which no...

Since the Internet networking environment was created in merely 9 years, internet users have increased sharply, and the new network civilization has settled in our life. The network civilization has made the internet business more complicated, organized in different kinds of areas. In other words, i...

Computer Science In the last decade computers have become a part of everyday life. Whether it be surfing the web or a simple visit to Wal-Mart everyone faces computers daily. Since movies and television portray people who have knowledge of computers as nerds many misconceptions have existe...

Although Windows has made tremendous strides with its latest versions, Macs are easier to use and their operating system is often described as more seamless and intuitive. While setting up a Mac will usually take less time, there are not nearly as many available devices that connect to Macs as there...

Zero Effort Networks (Z.E.N. works) is a great new tool in NetWare 5, that makes the network administrator's job a lot easier by allowing him to spend less time at each user workstation. To be able to use the Z.E.N. works these are the minimum hardware requirements: Ø Processor: 486/33 or highe...

Windows 2000 and Linux Compare and Contrast When deciding on an operating system to use there are many things that should be looked at, such as the hardware, software that is available for the operating system, the total cost involved, which includes hardware and software, what type of user in...

Operating Systems The operating system , also referred to as the OS, is the most important software on the computer. It is responsible for providing an interface with the hardware, displaying an interface for users to work with, and acting as a base for other software programs to be run...

Due to the competition between Mac and PC, inventions of computers has been more rapid than at any other period of time. Microsoft's Windows has monopolized the entire personal computer industry with their operating system and that goes same for the Mac OS 8.5. Since Mac couldn't attra...

Technology today is present in our everyday lives. ATMs, watches, PC's right down to the TV we watch everynight, technology plays a major role. Who determines what will be next? It is not the topic of what will be next that this paper will deal with but the person who will have a hand in it a...

Economics of Information & Networks Assignment III Electronic Research Report (e-RR) "The Microsoft Case" Table Of Contents · Synopsis 3 · Introduction 4 · Analy...

DescriptionComputer security people basically protect computers, networks, etc. from hackers, viruses, and more. Until about 2 or 3 years ago, computer security wasn't needed very much. Then things like the Melissa virus, the Microsoft break-in made people realize that they needed security. The w...

Introduction Windows vs. Linux Windows and Linux come in various versions. Within the Windows family there are two main lines: Windows 9x which consists of Windows 95, 98, 98se and Me, and NT classes (Windows NT, 2000, and XP). The birth of Windows actually started out with Windows 3.0 whic...

Should this business update to Windows 2000 from Windows 98 for its office PCs? In the business world today, computers and the software applications that run on them basically control an well-organized business. Every major company is equipped with a computer, or network that connects through...

When Windows 98 finally reaches its destination it will mark a significant occasion: the completion of the original "Chicago" project. Remember Chicago? In the early 1990s, it was Microsoft's grand vision for an operating system, a new version of Windows. At the time, Windows 3.1 was flying high an...

The operating system is the most significant fundamental of all the system programs, it controls all the computer\'s resources and provides the base upon which the application programs can be written (Tanenbaum, 1992). Therefore, it is crucial for computer users to select a robust, dependable, stabl...

Change Management is one of the most crucial part of any implemented system, especially when integrated with an information system. All successful systems use some form of change management. Change management, when handled correctly, addresses scope and requirements analysis; when a project is creat...

Linux is a multi-user, multi-tasking, 32-bit operating system based on the UNIX operating system developed in the 1960s. One of the main characteristics that set it apart from other operating systems such as Windows is that it is open-source, meaning that the source code comes with it and the user i...

Apple vs. The World In past years, Apple was on a downward spiral, but now the Mac is back on the right track. The interim CEO Steve Jobs has brought them from expected quarterly loses to now, first quarter net income of some 150 millions dollars. The question still remains, is Apple back to s...

According to the Microsoft Corporation, Windows 2000 (AKA Windows NT 5.0) is the revolutionary new operating system geared to take care of business. Advertised by Bill Gates and associates to be the best thing for business network file-systems since multi-tasking, it hosts a slew of new features. In...

We are living in the era of a 'knowledge revolution' and are entering an informative society. Information capabilities of computers have made possible multinational corporations, and their analytic and imaging capabilities have made possible scientific and engineering breakthroughs. Both ...