As research and business requirements change, operating systems evolve to solve problems unique to those environments. Linus Torvalds developed Linux because he was not satisfied with Tanenbaum’s MINIX. David Cutler developed Windows NT to function much like VMS while Bill Gates had aspirations for NT to replace Unix. These business, personal, and academic influences have all impacted the current operating system landscape. Using your textbook, […]

The university has recently leased two buildings in Adelphi, Maryland. The buildings will house faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, a library, and computer labs. Security is important for UMUC, as the university must protect students’ and employees’ data, as well as any intellectual property that UMUC has on its servers and computers. As a result, IT management would like to take the time to review […]

Continue to build on the skills of providing Web page content and structure with HTML and Web page style and layout using CSS. Demonstrate the skill of creating a dynamic Web page that includes JavaScript client-side programming. Demonstrate the skill of creating a Web page that delivers audio and/or video content. Design and develop a Web site that includes at least two Web pages that […]

Case 1-1 TCO of a $500 Computer  Your friend Ron has asked for your help in buying a home computer. He intends to use the computer for word processing, email, entertainment, and Internet access, and he wants your advice about how much he should budget for a home personal computer. He is skeptical of ads for computers that cost less than $500.  What is a […]

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the […]

Background Information:   You were just hired to oversee and mange a “large technology conference” at the local campus of a major university.     The conference will kick -off on a Friday night with an opening reception and a speaker.     It will conclude on a Sunday evening with a closing formal dinner and “superstar speaker” from the technology field.   Your job is to […]

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the […]

  Instructions: One type of security incident is “Unauthorized disclosure of data or information”. Using the internet or online library, find an article, case study, or publication about computer forensics that addresses the specific incident type. Be sure to provide a link to the article, case study, or publication. Forum Grading Criteria •       Appropriate use of terms, correct spelling and grammar •    […]

Suppose you were recently hired for a new position as the computer forensics specialist at a medium-sized communications company. You have been asked to prepare a presentation to the Board of Directors on your main duties for the company and how your position could help achieve business goals based on security and confidentiality. You are also aware that the company has just had some issues […]

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the […]