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1305 OS Comparison, Lab 10

1305 OS Comparison, Lab 10 © R. Craig Collins, 2004

Note: Not turning in this assignment may result in course failure

Compare: DOS, XP, Linux
Write a paper comparing the operating systems used in class, containing the following elements:

*Intro/Overview
   A full paragraph where you introduce the paper (5pt), and give a brief overview (5pt)
*Details
  • *Strengths of DOS
       Clearly labeled (1.66 pt), minimum of a full paragraph (8.34 pt)
  • *Weaknesses of DOS
       Clearly labeled (1.66 pt), minimum of a full paragraph (8.34 pt)
  •      *Include when DOS is, and is not appropriate

  • *Strengths of XP
       Clearly labeled (1.66 pt), minimum of a full paragraph (8.34 pt)
  • *Weaknesses of XP
       Clearly labeled (1.66 pt), minimum of a full paragraph (8.34 pt)
  •      *Include when XP is, and is not appropriate

  • *Strengths of Linux
       Clearly labeled (1.66 pt), minimum of a full paragraph (8.34 pt)
  • *Weaknesses of Linux
       Clearly labeled (1.66 pt), minimum of a full paragraph (8.34 pt)
  •      *Include when Linux is, and is not appropriate
*Comparison/Conclusion
   A full paragraph where you recap the paper (5 pt), then specify why you would choose one OS for a particular purpose(5 pt)
3-5 pages ( -10 points if not 3 full pages)
1" margins (3 pt)
10-12 point font (2 pt)
may double space

© R. Craig Collins, 2004

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