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Windows 8: What Educators Need to Know

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Vedder, Richard G. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2012

In October 2012, Microsoft will release the commercial version of its next operating system, presently called "Windows 8." This version represents a significant departure from the past. Microsoft wants this operating system to meet user needs regardless of physical platform (e.g., desktop, notebook, tablet, mobile phone). As part of this mission,…

Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Information Technology, Internet, Vendors

The Latest and Greatest: Upgrade, Replace, or Stall? Part II: Software.

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Crawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1991

Review of upgrades to IBM and Macintosh software includes personal experiences with DOS 5.0, PC Tools Version 7, and Microsoft Word 5.5. Reasons for and problems with upgrades are then discussed, including alternatives to upgrading and problems with skipping upgrades. Guidelines for deciding whether to upgrade and notes from the literature for…

Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Guidelines

High Performance Computing: Advanced Research Projects Agency Should Do More To Foster Program Goals. Report to the Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives.

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General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Information Management and Technology Div. – 1993

High-performance computing refers to the use of advanced computing technologies to solve highly complex problems in the shortest possible time. The federal High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative of the Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) attempts to accelerate availability and use of high performance computers and networks.…

Descriptors: Agency Role, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Development