Benefits and Drawbacks of Cloud Computing
Questions:
1) Describe some reasons why Linux is installed on only a very small fraction of desktop computers. Are there particular categories of products or users who might see Linux as more appealing than conventional operating systems? Do you think Linux's share of the desktop market will increase? Why or why not?
2) What are some of the benefits of cloud computing? What are some of the drawbacks? Find an article about cloud computing online. Summarize and critique the article in your own words. Be sure to include the url of the article.
3) Describe the hardware and software requirements of your chosen information system. Be sure to consider both the server-side and client-side hardware and software. If you do not have access to specific details about the server-side hardware and software, make reasonable assumptions based on the kind of hardware and software that you believe would be necessary to run your system.
Cargo Movement Information Systems as my Topic. for question 3
Open Source Software and Cloud Computing
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Open Source Software and Cloud Computing
The main reason why Linux’s use is constrained is that Windows Operating Framework is more prevalent. Also, Linux is hard to install and many people are shy to do it. The larger part is done for Windows while Apple accounts for a smaller part of the product. Users who prefer Linux are influenced by the fact that it is least likely to have infection issues. However, if Linus as a framework can become more standard, it could be engaging and can attract more users (W3Techs, 2015). I see more desktop users going for Linux if the required standard is met.
Cloud computing saves costs, it is reliable and consistent compared to in-house infrastructure, improves manageability, and offers competitive, strategic edge over competitors security and minimizes loss of information (LevelCloud, n.d.). Cloud computing is affected by downtime, limited control, and security issues. The article is selected for this case is about an organization known as Like W...
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