ITM 424
Module 3
There are a number of challenges faced by the business as mangers believe a new operating system should replace the old system since its not working well. Challenges include problem with communication effectiveness, management of information system (MIS), computer parts supply issues, computer's processing speed and computer failure.
Problem statements, goals and objectives of the company should be clearly stated. After a group of top managers and senior directors have agreed on a strategic plan focusing solely on the system problems and other challenges that may occur as the result of the old system. Then, critical success factors that maybe influenced or altered by these problems should be acknowledged by each functional and operational level of the business.
XP is really about a user having multiple choices on deciding which applications to run for a specific task such as an e-mail program. A user has the option of using Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or more options to run for web browsing and email. The OS doesn’t force a user on what to run to accomplish a task but gives the user choices of how to achieve what they want done. XP is really based off of the experience. Its design has enabled a new generation of an end to end experience that has made using a PC much easier and enjoyable. The experience is not just a command line but allowing the user to dip into digital photography, video, music, the internet world, real-time communication and others.
Three main editions of XP were released: Home Edition, Professional, and 64 bit edition. The Home and Professional editions are fairly similar 32-bit OS. These editions both feature the basic abilities for the user. As the title states the Home edition is for the PC at home and the Professional version is more targeted at business environments and advances users. The 64 bit OS was designed to run on Intel