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Revision as of 20:09, 24 November 2008


  COMP 1260 Wiki

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A wiki-based text book for COMP 1260

Chapter 1: Application Software

Topics Covered in Chapter 1

Software Suites
Web Software
Software at the U of M
Viruses and Virus Checkers
Freeware and Shareware
Installing and Uninstalling
How is Software Created

Technology Matters!

"Borrowing" Software
Applications for PDAs, Blackberry's and iPhones
What is Cloud Computing?


Chapter 2: System Software

Topics Covered in Chapter 2

Operating Systems
Windows
Mac
UNIX and Linux
Roles of an Operating System
History of Operating Systems
File Management Software

Technology Matters!

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"What OS is in RIM's Blackberry?"
What is Open Source Software?
Is it still a Mac if it uses an Intel chip?
"What OS is in Mac's iPhone?"


Chapter 3: Hardware

Topics Covered in Chapter 3

Keyboards, Mice and Other Input Devices
What is Open Source Software?
Is it still a Mac if it uses an Intel chip?
CPUs
RAM
External Storage

Technology Matters!

"Borrowing" Software
Is it still a Mac if it uses an Intel chip?
Applications for PDAs, Blackberry's and iPhones