Sunday, March 4, 2012

Operating Systems

Overview: My idea is to create a delivery service that delivers groceries to college students with a website that keeps track of what they have previously ordered as well as provide ideas for recipes they can use based on what is ordered.


Operating systems are an integral part of every computer.  It is essentially what enables the computer to run programs and delegate usage between programs that are running.  Say a certain program needs a lot of attention, the operating system will recognize that and make sure that enough usage is being delegated to run that program correctly.  For example, not much attention needs to be paid to running a word document, however much more usage is taken up when playing a video game.  Operating systems also allow for communication between programs that are running and enables them to interact correctly.  


In terms of how operating systems relate to my web site based idea, it doesn't matter which operating system my client chooses to run, they will be able to access and use my site.  That is one of the great thing about operating systems- as long as the user is using one (which they would if they are using a computer) they will be able to access my site. Another great thing about operating systems is that they are becoming more popular in everyday life.  They are not only used in computers but also being put into mobile devices such as Ipads, tablets and smart phones.  This would enable my customers to access the website at anytime if they are not able to use a computer yet still want to make an order on the site.    



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