In week 2's lecture (5th August), we discussed something very close to my heart - the PC. The lecture detailed the -long- history of the computer, from an over sized calculator to the electronic powerhouse that makes you question the size of your power bill. What followed was a look at the different kinds of PC's one would could obtain. The two distinct rivals, Apple and Microsoft, were mentioned, respectively. It is truly amazing to see how far operating systems have come and the variety of software that is available. Linux was briefly mentioned; a 'free' an independent operating system that currently occupies both my ipod and ps3.
You could say I love operating systems...
What I tend to notice much more often is that 'personal computers'/laptops are almost all branded with the 'Apple' logo. Not that it's a problem or anything. I believe that is something they specialize in and do it well. It may have something to do with the sheer size of most of them; I swear they could fit in a lunch box! Not to mention it's impressive spec's and capabilities...
I've always wanted to buy a laptop with Itunes already installed! **Sarcastic snicker**
Personally, I've always stuck to the traditional Microsoft upbringing. It dons an easy interface parallel to exceptional file managing, creating and storing and features the fantastic and much loved, Microsoft Word.
The internet followed as a line of discussion. It was made distinctly clear that the internet and the 'web' were two totally different things. And to be completely honest, I had no idea. The term 'web' (referring subtly to the internet...interwebz?) is, quote "just one part of the broader internet which includes many other things as well as the Web"...
Ever seen that scene in the movie Scanners? Where that guy's head explodes? Yea. I am pretty confused.
Then again, It is natural lingo for a question to be asked, only to be answered 'just look for it on the 'web' or 'search the internet'. We all interpret whatever answer the same anyway. Aside from this, it was an intriguing look at the many intricacies of computers, software and it's proper definitions.
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