INFO-I - Informatics INFO-I 303 Lecture 4: 9781285867168_Solutions_ch04
15 Feb 2019
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Encourage students to share their initial opinions about the linux operating system: student responses will vary. They may note that the windows operating system is ubiquitous, especially on new computers. Critical thinking questions: student responses will vary. Application availability plays a major role in the purchasing decision of consumers. The operating system should not only be able to run the variety of applications that the user requires, but also any proprietary software: student responses will vary. Students may note that by offering linux, microsoft can pursue customers who need data retention and other linux capabilities. Digital software systems may improve nuclear power plant safety. Discussion questions: the purpose of a reactor protection system (rps) is to protect the integrity of the plant"s nuclear fuel by monitoring inputs from the reactor core. To accomplish this monitoring, application software must check sensors located throughout the reactor. It can take a long time and significant resources to develop required features.
