Chapter 3 Questions and Response
2. Microsoft Office is the standard for productivity software used in both businesses and
schools, but Open Office is seen by some as viable alternative. Research both
package and prepare that you would give your Technology Coordinator supporting the
purchase of one or another. Remember that you may inject your opinion, but it must
be supported by facts and research.
Microsoft Office is best software to use than the Open Office Space. Microsoft Office
has a familiar and intuitive user interface with numerous features and functionality. It
provides the best experience across phones, browsers and PC’s so people can work in
type that fits them. In addition, Microsoft Office upgrade Office 2010 has boost
collaboration with new features. Some other features that this office provide are the
following: flexibility of office web applications, integration with Microsoft unified
communications and co-authoring. Microsoft works from anywhere and it gives
organizations the freedom to integrate additional solutions in the future.
On the otherhand, Open Office lacks a new and intuitive user experience. The user
Interface is unattractive and inefficient. In addition, the Open Office doesn’t
provide features like collaboration and access of this program anywhere. This means
it limits the amount work people could get done. Furthermore, Open Office does not
meet standards for needs of many organizations. Therefore, a company could risk
higher cost of additional IT complexity that minimizes any license savings.
References:
1. Why Microsoft Professional. (2013). Learn about Microsoft strategic and technical
differentiation.
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2. Microsoft Office Professional. (2013).
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3. Your superintendent has asked you to consider the use of thin client technology in
your school library as a way to contain costs. Your report to him should compare and
contrast thin and fat client technology, bringing out the strong and weak points of each
Arrive at a conclusion concerning the use of thin client technology that is in the best
Interests of your school library your school library.
The thin technology is the best use because it relies on another computer that is used
as server to perform computer functions. In addition, when the other computers have
problems the sever takes on the problems for corrections. This enables the server to
isolate the computers and reboot to obtain service. Therefore, all the other computers
are able to continue to function efficiently. Furthermore, the server does the
processing and validating of data. The other computers does little processing and
validating of data.
References:
1. Thin client. (2013). The Free Encyclopedia.
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2. Fat Client. (2013). The Free Encyclopedia.
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5. Several network topologies were discussed in the chapter. Analyze each of these topologies and compare and contrast them. Determine which would be the best fit for your school and your school library.
The ring topology would be the best network for a school and library. Ring topology is when computers and devices are connected to a cable to form a shut loop. Data is traveled in only one direction clockwise or counterclockwise by a token that is from node to node. In addition, the data travels in one direction until it reaches the main computer. Data is able to go from computer to computer and a faster pace because the travel of information is going around in circle. However, the ring topology problems can be hard to find or diagnosis. It is easy to troubleshoot problems if any occurs in the network. All the other network topologies are suited for homes and businesses. The star topology has a central connection point that is called a “hub node” that could be a router, switch or network hub. So this topology is best for the home. The bus topology connection is usually from peer to peer. This allows communication with every other computer. This topology network is good for businesses.
References:
1. Wireless/Networking. (2013). Network Topologies.
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