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Windows XP, 2006.
A guide for users who are considering upgrading to Windows XP about the advantages of such a move.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses the improvements made by Microsoft in their new package called Windows XP. It explains that Windows XP is one of the most reliable operating systems ever released and it also offers an unprecedented level of conviviality thanks to a user friendly interface that includes smart enhancements to adapt the system to the way users work.
Introduction
Reason for Moving to Windows XP Professional
Key features of Windows XP Professional
Conclusion
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"Windows XP is also the operating system release that unifies the Microsoft range, with all the desktop versions now built on the NT/2000 code base rather than the shakier foundation of Windows 95, 98, and ME. That makes XP a great upgrade for users of the now-obsolete 9x and ME line, but for those already on Windows 2000 Professional it is a closer call. Despite the similar name, there is no special synergy between Windows XP and Office XP, which works fine on Windows 2000. XP certainly looks different, with rounded window corners, larger and more detailed icons, and a clean-look desktop that on first installation shows only the taskbar and Recycle Bin. XP is also more customizable than earlier versions of Windows, and includes visual themes that let you change the whole appearance of Windows in an instant."
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Windows XP, 2005.
This paper discusses Windows XP, the latest of all the Windows operating systems, which are popular with PC users worldwide.
2,165 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that Windows XP is a robust, stable and secure operating system compared to other modern day operating systems. The enhancements to the kernel from the previous versions and the totally new client server-based structure have given added stability to the operating system. The author points out that the drastic improvement in memory management features compensates for the slowing effect on the system performance because of the micro-kernel based architecture. The paper relates that the dynamic paged pool and constant defragmentation have contributed to improved handling of the virtual memory resulting in considerable speeding up of process execution.
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Introduction
Memory Management
Process Manager
Device Manager
File Manager
Security
Major Performance Enhancements (Windows XP)
Conclusion
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"Virtual memory refers to the use of hard disk space as part of the memory. Applications are supplied with more memory area than the computer could manage at any given moment of time. The Virtual memory manager jumps into action whenever an application tries to access a page that is currently not available within the physical RAM. The Virtual Memory manager in Windows XP uses the concept of paging to handle this task. Virtual address space is neatly divided into units called pages and the transfers between memory and disk are always carried out in units of a page. Only parts of the program that are currently needed by the application are stored in the RAM and the rest are stored in a page file. A page fault is said to occur when an application tries to access parts of the program, which are currently not in the physical RAM. In a real timesharing situation processes are switched back and forth between main memory and disk and the process is referred to as swapping."
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Windows XP vs. Linux, 2003.
A comparison between Windows XP and Linux for use in a small business.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper is written as a point paper for a small business that is deciding between Windows XP and Linux as the operating system for the company's desktop computers. The conclusion is that, while XP is a bit more user friendly, Linux has many other advantages. The paper argues for choosing Linux over Windows XP.
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"The purpose of this paper is to present the financial and business advantages of using a Linux open source operating system vs. Windows XP, a Microsoft closed source operating system, on our company?s desktop computers. It is my recommendation that the company should use Linux as its operating system of choice. In the course of my study I considered the following factors: Cost; Performance ; Reliability ; Scalability ; Usability and Security"
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Windows XP, 2004.
An overview of the special functions characteristic of Windows XP.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper begins by providing an overview of Windows XP. It then details special features of the operating package, namely memory management, process manager, device manager, file manager, security, and major performance enhancements.
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"Windows XP is definitely a robust, stable and secure operating system compared to other modern day operating systems. The enhancements to the kernel from the previous versions and the totally new client server based structure have given added stability to the operating system. From networking point of view where security is our main concern Windows offers an array of features like ICF, EFS and IP security, which guarantee maximum protection against potential intruders. Device handling in Windows XP is all the more simpler a task with the continuous update feature for device drivers offering better management of devices. The quality check for device drivers using the digital signature is a novel feature in windows XP, which guards against tampered device drivers and prevents system crashes."
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Windows 98 vs. Windows CE, 2001.
A technical comparison & contrast between Microsoft Windows 98 & Windows CE operating systems.
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 98 and Windows CE. It describes the key features of each, the system requirements, installation requirements, history, and hardware/software supported.
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"The introduction of Windows 98 was low key compared to Windows 95. Many corporate IM departments stuck with Windows 95 rather then going to Windows 98 because the cost of upgrading outweighed the advantage of Windows 98. Those that upgraded to Windows 98 appreciated and liked the many new features and especially Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) version. Many users that had Windows 98 upgraded to the second edition because of new built-in features and the low cost of the upgrade."
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Windows Operating Systems, 2007.
An analysis of networking using Windows' operating systems.
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper examines the evolution of operating systems in their support of a multitude of networking protocols. The paper focuses on the wide variation in hardware and software products, components, applications, and tools. This paper includes an overview of basic networking principles and progresses, through an analysis of Microsoft-specific networking alternatives present in Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and Windows XP Professional Server. The paper analyzes Microsoft's approach to implementing the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP).
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TCP/IP in Microsoft's Networking Strategy
Why TCP/IP Is the De Facto Standard for Networking
Figure 1: The OSI Model
Integration Strategies using the Microsoft Operating Systems
Connecting with Novell
Summary
References
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"Microsoft's' en masse adoption of TCP/IP as their de factor networking protocol was necessary due to the following reasons. First, the need for device independence at the router, hub, and switch level of networks forced the need for a standard soon after networking began to grow in popularity in government and education sectors. Second, the requirement of having a standardized addressing method was critical so what has turned into the IP address of systems could be recognized through the many different networks. This standardization applies to the definition of IP addressing, IP Address classes, and subnet masking conventions."
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Windows File Systems, 2006.
An overview of the various file systems provided by Windows NT 5.x.
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003, collectively referred to as Windows NT 5.x support a limited number of file systems, each having a specific purpose. It looks at how Windows NT 5.x provides all the basic file system services expected of a modern operating system through its small set of general-purpose and specialized file systems.
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"NTFS is a modern general-purpose file system. It supports journaling, in order to more quickly restore the file system to a consistent state after an incorrect shutdown. (AlistairMcMillan, et. al. 2005) NTFS has robust metadata support, with a built-in ability to add new file attributes, which Microsoft has used to add features such as DFS indexing, which was not originally intended as a feature of NTFS. One use of this metadata is the file ownership and permissions model used on Windows NT 5.x. File ownership and access control permissions are stored as file metadata. These access control lists, or ACLs can express a sophisticated set of permissions, based on listing which users and groups of users have permission to perform certain actions on a file. Available actions include reading the data in the file, modifying the file and executing it, if it is a program. NTFS has alternate data streams to support multi-part files such as the split resource fork and data fork used on Mac OS."
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2005.
This paper discusses the Windows Server 2003, which is the fastest, most dependable, most secure Windows OS ever developed by Microsoft.
2,240 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that the Windows Server 2003 Operating System (OS) uses the most important features of Windows 2000 Server technology but makes it simpler to install, manage and use, resulting in an extremely high productive infrastructure, which aids in making the network a strategic asset for an organization. The author points out that Microsoft has enhanced and extended Windows Server OS by including the advantages of 'Microsoft NET' for linking up people, systems and devices. The paper relates that the Active Directory, the integrated, distributed directory service that comes with Microsoft Windows Server 2003, helps the administrator of the organization add a user to Active Directory by means of a single entry, permits remote access to the network, enables the identical user account for exchange messaging and co-ordinates the same user with database access for accounting, client relationship management or other applications.
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Introduction
Feature Enhancements of Windows Server 2003
Benefits Accruing to the Organization Running Windows Server 2003
Active Directory
Features of Active Directory
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"The impact of the defunct action is reversible, and it does not purge schema objects from the database, but instead "takes them out of order." such that it is possible to reuse them. The schema re-define is enabled at the Windows Server 2003 forest functional level. Apart from that, adding new attributes to the global catalogue does not cause GCs to perform full synchronization like it used to. Windows Sever 2003 replicates only added attributes between Windows Server 2003 domain controllers. It will again do a full synchronization when the destination is a Windows 2000 DC. However, the biggest change in case of Applications in Windows Server 2003 Active Directory is the capability to create Application Partitions which are basically partitions in Active Directory similar to other partitions (Domain, Configuration, Schema), however can be created on any DC in the forest and duplicated to any other DC in the forest by choice."
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The Evolution Of Windows, 2002.
This paper details the progression of the Windows 3.1 operating system to Windows 95 to NT 4.0.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper details the progression of the Windows 3.1 operating system to Windows 95 to NT 4.0. Windows 3.1 is first discussed, along with a description of its advantages over both the previous operating system, DOS (Disk Operating System) as well as previous versions of Windows. The limitations of the OS are also discussed to explain the natural progression to Windows 95, a far more powerful OS. The development of Windows NT 4.0, a major milestone in the evolution of the operating system in corporate and network environments, is discussed along with its necessity in the market. Sources.
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Windows 2000, 2001.
This paper analyzes Windows 2000, its features and advantages.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper details Microsoft Windows 2000 and its primary features. It compares it to Windows NT and Windows 98. It discusses the main services that this operating system provides. It details the type of memory used, its security features, and its processing scheduling algorithm. It also includes a chart detailing the Operating System Service Design.
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"The Windows NT was crafted to be a reliable and secure than Windows 9x. The Windows 2000, Microsoft?s aimed at merging the two versions of Windows- Windows 9x?s and Windows NT- into a single product with a versatile interface and twin characteristics: ?Stability, Scalability, and Security (2) ? and ?Heavy-duty Internet and Intranet for Office use (2).? The Windows 2000 comes in four flavors: Professional, Server, and Advance Server and, Datacenter. The capsules below, presents Services, Memory management, Security, and Processor Scheduling Algorithm for Windows 2000. "
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UNIX vs Windows NT, 2006.
The paper discusses the argument concerning the UNIX or Windows NT operating system.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper explains that the argument over the decision regarding the installation and deployment of the UNIX or Windows NT operating system (OS), while currently irrelevant in the sense that Windows NT has largely been supplanted by Windows Server 2003 and its various incarnations, is still debated in many corporate back offices. The paper discusses how this debate is still a valid argument, considering UNIX is regularly employed in corporate and large enterprise settings and Windows NT, while no longer updated by Microsoft, is also still in use in many corporate settings. This is because of its positive attributes that made it attractive when it was first released.
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Cryptographic File Systems in Windows NT, 2008.
This paper is a research proposal for evaluation of crytographic file systems in Windows NT.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This proposal discusses the pervasive adoption of virtual private networks (VPNs) as requiring more organizations to integrate systems, data warehouses and compute-intensive processes together to ensure remote employees, managers, suppliers, and customers have access to the information they need. In many IT architectures the need to integrate with the Windows NTFS Version 3.0, also called the Encrypting File System (EFS) and VPN architectures is becoming commonplace. The intent of this research proposal evaluates the performance of Windows NT-based servers running the NTFS 3.0 with full EFS functionality enabled in a series of benchmarks that replicate actual employee, supplier, and customer work processes. The NetIO and NAS performance benchmarks are used as the basis of comparison.
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The Role of NTFS 3.0 in the Windows NT Architecture
Technical Comparative Analysis of IPSEC vs. SSL-based VPN
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"Comparing the protocols relative to the topologies supported security models used for both session authentication and confidentiality are critical to the security of both IPSEC and SSL-based VPNs. In addition, the major differences in how Quality of Service (QoS) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are managed are also highly dependent on the configuration of EFS with both IPSEC and SSL protocols in a VPN environment. The scalability aspects of each protocol are also compared in Table 1 below, in addition to both site-to-site and remote access support from a management perspective is included.
"Provisioning and service deployment as part of VPN management is also included in Table 1. Differences in VPN Client support and transparency are also profiled. Table 1, Technical Analysis of Differences between IPSec and SSL highlight the differences on each of these technical dimensions. The key differences center on scalability and transparency to the user. Scalability of SSL is entirely dependent on the underlying Internet traffic, while in IPSec, through optimized routing of point-to-point connections including the use of algorithms are used to maximize speed."
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Smart Windows, 2002.
A technical discussion of electrochromic windows.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 111.95
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Technical discussion of electrochromic windows. Their solar-optical properties and commercial and residential applications in the U.S. Energy and glare control. Advantages of energy conservation, cost and performance over ordinary windows. Architectural and technical concerns. Manufacture. Suppliers and markets. Installation and maintenance. Technical details; how electrochromic windows work. Diagrams.
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"Switchable Windows: The Product
Introduction: Fenestration
Department of Energy (DOE) energy performance simulations revealed that prototype electrochromic windows with solar.optical properties that are achievable today meet cost.effectiveness criteria marginally for commercial and residential applications throughout the U.S [1].
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, needless expenditure on energy costs amounts to more than $20 billion a year. Unfortunately, most people are unaware that they have alternatives, in the form of more energy.efficient windows and other fenestration products. Electrochromic windows can control the amount of daylight and solar heat gain through the windows of buildings and vehicles. The ability to control these parameters using an ..."
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Broken Windows Do Not Make or Break Law Enforcement Efforts, 2008.
An examination of the 'broken windows' theory of the causes of crime.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the 'broken windows' theory of the causes of crime. The paper explains that 'broken windows' criminology theory maintains that a lack of respect for the physical environment and the law leads to even more socially disruptive criminal activity. The paper points out that the 'broken windows' theory was one of the most highly publicized components of the law-and-order New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's attempt to wage war on crime during the 1990s. The paper then looks at how the theory attempts to attribute the causes of neighborhood decay to ignoring the "little problems" like graffiti, litter, shattered glass, which "creates a sense of irreversible decline" that leads law-abiding residents to abandon their residences and non-criminal prospective residents to stay away from apparently decaying communities.
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"However, the presence of committed activists and the joint efforts between the communities and law enforcement may have been one of the causes of the decline in crime, not the more rigorous policing of minor offenses in and of itself. The drop in crime in New York City has a complex array of causes, economic and demographic, as well as sociological and political, and the 'broken windows' enforcement policies may not be the cause of the drop."
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Linux vs. Windows, 2002.
Discusses the monopoly Microsoft Windows has in the IT world and shows the alternative of utilizing LINUX, which gives users greater control of their software environment
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In the world of business computing, there is really only one product line used to manage software - Microsoft Windows. In all its variations, the Windows line of operating systems, back end servers, IT management applications and other software products have gained the lion's share of business in these arenas. While Apple Computer has recently introduced a back-office solution in the servers and apps arena (Apple's xServe and OS X - which is a Unix based OS), IBM has long had similar products in both hardware and software (OS/2), neither has really gained much more than a toe-hold into the business-software world. Microsoft, truly, is the monopolistic giant that it has made itself into. However, as the world has been flocking to the Microsoft picnic, a significant number of guests have become upset with the limitations and rules that Microsoft has set forth regarding its software. For those people, LINUX, a free-ware Unix-based operating system that has no usage rules, no licensing agreements,and no restrictions. For these companies, the ability to completely control their software environment using a highly stable platform and one in which they do not have to invest is a major draw.
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