Operating Systems
Windows
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Who Created This: Microsoft Corporation - Bill Gates, Paul Allen
How Many Versions Have There Been: There are several versions of Windows, but recent examples might include Windows, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista.... What Version Are We On Now, Its Improvement?: We are currently on Windows 8.1. Its improvements include its customizable, has a variety of apps and includes diverse features. |
Linux
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Who Created This: Open Source OS - Linus Torvalds
How Many Versions Have There Been: There are over 100 versions of Linux, but recent examples might include, Ubuntu, Fedora.... What Version Are We On Now, Its Improvement?: We are currently on Linux Kernel. Its improvement includes multi user/tasking, graphical user interface, hardware and application support, and finally customizable and network connectivity. |
Mac
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Who Created This: Apple Inc. - Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak
How Many Versions Have There Been: The are 10 versions of Mac, as examples might include, Tiger, Snow Leopard, Mavericks... What Version Are We On Now, Its Improvement?: We are currently on OS X Mavericks. Its improvement includes - easy to use, fast, thin, yet powerful. |
Command Line VS. Graphical User Interface VS. Touch
Command Line, also known as Command Line User Interface by definition, is a means of interacting with a computer program, where the user, gives commands to the program in forms of lined text - also referred as command lines. In other words, Command Lines are basically the source of interactions with most computer systems.
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GUI, also known as Graphical User Interface are a type of user interface and by definition, allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators. as opposed to text based command labels. GUI'S were introduced a step after the Command Line. Actions in GUI are done through direct manipulation of graphical elements.
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A Touchscreen is an electronic visual display that gives the user control through gestures or a simple touch. The touchscreen enables the user to interact directly with what is displayed on the device screen, rather than using a mouse or touch pad. Touchscreens today, are commonly seen in most devices, such as phones, tablets and computers.
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Open Source Software
What Is Open Source Software?
Open Source Software is by definition, a computer software where its codes are available and licensed in which copyright holders provide the right to modify, study and distribute the software to anyone for any purpose. This is often developed in a public, collaborative manner. |
Examples of Open Source Software's:
Examples include - - Linux - (Kernel, Ubuntu) - Google Chrome OS - Fire Fox - Blender |