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Chapter 3 Tools for Productivity and Creativity

We are currently working on the different software available for your computers. The first item we are going to look at are operating systems. I know I consititute myself as a Mac person, but I also needed to look at the differences at the other platforms. If and when you become a Tech person, you will also need to know the difference at least, so you can give advice or help someone out. Below are activities that you will need to complete within the next week. It can be done in class or at home.

Assignment #1

You will click on the links below for Windows Vista, XP, Mac OSX and Linux. When you go to that wikipage, you will need to find a feature of the operating system you are reading about and post it to the wiki and sign your first name with last name initial.

For Example - Mac OSX - Leapord - One feature of the OSX system is the accessibility features. People of different disabilities can change how the computer works from the size of the screen to a feature that reads what is on the screen for people who are blind. This is a standard feature not an add on like Natural Speaking. Mrs. Ruggles - (you cannot use this one for Mac OSX sorry)

You cannot post the same feature as someone else in the class. Trust me there are enough features for you to post one item for each OS.

Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OSX Linux

Assignment #2

After reading what people have posted to the four sites above, you will need to make a decision. You are going to go to Pick an Operating System. You will need to discuss which operating system you picked, the pros and cons of the operating system and also compare it to another operating system. Make sure once again you sign your name to the information you type.