Window 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate is the powerful and most versatile edition of the Window 7. The Window 7 Ultimate combines the remarkable aspects and easy-to-use of the Window 7 Home Premium and Window 7 Professional. Typically, the Window 7 Ultimate is able to support the MUI (Multilingual User Interface) packages, UNIX application as well as the BitLocker Drive Encryption. More importantly, Window 7 Ultimate will assist a user to be productive anywhere as well as enhancing security control and streamlined PC management. While Window 7 Ultimate offers all the features that Window 7 offers, however, Window 7 Ultimate offers additional features, which include:

The capabilities of Widow Ultimate are as follow:

Window 7 Ultimate supports the x86-64 processor architecture,

Capability to enhance fast networking for media-sharing

Ability to connect wireless devices,

Ability to provide the network and sharing center.

Physical Memory

The physical memory (AM) of Window 7 Ultimate is divided into two versions, which include…...

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References

Microsoft (2013).Installing more than one operating system on your computer. Microsoft Corporation, USA.

Pennsylvania State University (2011).Windows 7: Overview Delivered by ITS Training Services for Penn State. Computer & Technology Workshop.

Piazza, J. (2009).Computing Migration Strategies. White paper: Computing Migrations.

Windows 7 Workgroup Consultation
Setting up a Windows 7 workgroup network is an effective way to manage user accounts for multiple computer users. There are several steps that should be implemented, however, to ensure the security and integrity of the network. Taking the necessary precautions will make it far more likely that the network operates in an efficient manner for the foreseeable future.

Setting up User Accounts

When the computer is initially set up, an Administrator account will be created. This will be Sally Chu's account for each computer and she will provide a user name and a password to be used for that specific account. It can be the same for each of the computer's, but she is the only one who should know the password for the Administrator account. For each other user on that particular computer, a Standard user account can be created with its own user name and password…...

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References

Cowan, R. & Knittel, B. (2009). Windows 7 in depth. Pearson Education.

Optimize Windows 7 for Better Performance. (2013). Retrieved March 7, 2013 from:

 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows7/optimize-windows-7-for-better-performance 

Panek, W. (2011). MCTS Microsoft windows 7 configuration study guide. Hoboken, NJ:

Windows 7 vs. Linux Ubuntu Comparison
Windows 7 versus Ubuntu: Is Linux ready for the limited skill user?

Windows has long been the default operating system of choice for the new or limited skill user. Linux attempts to claim part of the market with their open source product, but has thus far been largely unsuccessful. This paper will assess several important characteristics of operating systems for limited skill users, comparing Windows 7 to Ubuntu in terms of ease of use, security vulnerabilities against response of manufacturer, the ease of adding programs and hardware, and overall stability.

Ease of use

With Linux's new Wubi installer, Ubuntu installs easily, contrary to one of the most common past complaints. When the system boots, it asks the user what operating system the user would like to run. Ubuntu 10.04 comes with Firefox 3.6 and some other preinstalled applications. While one might hope that as long as a limited…...

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References

Blankenhorn, D. (January 14, 2009) 7 reasons why Windows 7 will not wreck Ubuntu ZDNet. Retrieved from  http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/7-reasons-why-windows-7-will-not-wreck-ubuntu/3287?tag=rbxccnbzd1 

Collins, B. (September 14, 2010) Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 10.04. PCPro. Retrieved from http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/361144/windows-7-vs.-ubuntu-10-04-usability

Dawson, C. (July 3, 2009)"Windows 7 is the same as Ubuntu." ZDNet. Retrieved from  http://www.zdnet.com/blog/education/windows-7-is-the-same-as-ubuntu/2770?tag=rbxccnbzd1

This will not only create a higher level of trust in the actual implementation, it will also set the foundation for more effective ongoing support for these users if they have any problems with the systems once they are installed. An effective change management strategy is as important, if not more important, than the technology upgrade and implementation plan itself (Gil, Tether, 2011).
In implementing any it Project the concept of scope creep must also be addressed immediately during the initial planning stages of the project. This is the single greatest factor in the failure of large-scale it projects because it derails the key planning components and structure of any it effort from the original expectations of the systems' users. Scope creep can also redefine the entire platform of a system if left unchecked. Studies suggest that the larger a given project, the greater the potential for scope creep as…...

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References

de Bakker, K., Boonstra, a., & Wortmann, H.. (2010). Does risk management contribute to it project success? A meta-analysis of empirical evidence. International Journal of Project Management, 28(5), 493.

Gil, N., & Tether, B.. (2011). Project risk management and design flexibility: Analysing a case and conditions of complementarity. Research Policy, 40(3), 415.

Hong, P., Doll, W., Revilla, E., & Nahm, a.. (2011). Knowledge sharing and strategic fit in integrated product development projects: An empirical study. International Journal of Production Economics, 132(2), 186.

Lim, W., Sia, S., & Yeow, a.. (2011). Managing Risks in a Failing it Project: A Social Constructionist View. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 12(6), 374-400.

Using this index, XP outpefomed Windows 7 in almost evey categoy. This test found that XP would be bette fo unning games, but the autho noted that newe games that equie DiectX 10 o 11 will not un on XP.
Of couse, some newe softwae will not un on XP at all such as Windows Live Movie Make. It would be unealistic to expect newe softwae that was developed long afte the opeating system to un. Theefoe, the use who is inteested in newe softwae should not even conside XP. The eseach ae also used Geekbench, a test developed by Pimate Labs that includes a numbe of popietay tests. The set of tests is hadwae intensive and impovements wee seen fom XP to Windows 7 (Muchmoe, 2009).

The autho then tested all thee systems using Sunspide Benchmak. The most astounding diffeence was in Javascipt pefomance in Windows 7. This opeating system…...

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references. From a practical standpoint, this is not a big difference. On shutdown times, Windows 7 had the fastest time of nearly eight seconds faster than XP. XP outperformed Windows 7 in terms of Picasa video encoding by nearly four seconds.

The researcher then used PCMark05 Benchmark to run eleven system tests, each of which represents a certain type of PC usage. These benchmarks included hard disk access, 3D and graphics physics rendering, webpage rendering, file decryption, multithreading with video, audio, text editing, and image decompression. This test then renders a number that equals to a performance index. Using this index, XP outperformed Windows 7 in almost every category. This test found that XP would be better for running games, but the author noted that newer games that require DirectX 10 or 11 will not run on XP.

Of course, some newer software will not run on XP at all such as Windows Live Movie Maker. It would be unrealistic to expect newer software that was developed long after the operating system to run. Therefore, the user who is interested in newer software should not even consider XP. The research are also used Geekbench, a test developed by Primate Labs that includes a number of proprietary tests. The set of tests is hardware intensive and improvements were seen from XP to Windows 7 (Muchmore, 2009).

The author then tested all three systems using Sunspider Benchmark. The most astounding difference was in Javascript performance in Windows 7. This operating system outperformed the other two dramatically in this area. The researcher then ran Firefox 3.5 on all three systems and found that Windows 7 it is a striking improvements over the other two. However, performance was considerably lackluster on Firefox 3.6 across the board (Muchmore, 2009).

Muchmore's assessment did not show that Windows 7 was a drastic improvement over XP. Windows 7 has more features and an advanced interface, but these improvements would be expected in any operating system upgrade. The question is which features are more important to the client. For instance, do they care more about startup or shut down times and will the few seconds difference being noticeable to the average user? Windows XP performed better for power gamers, but is more likely that this segment of the market will be more interested in having the newer games, which will not run on XP. XP is starting to show its age, according to Muchmore, they will have to work on their reputation for suffering from code bloat. Windows has finally realized that they cannot rely on Moore's Law provide them with the ability to cram code. Current market trends are towards lower power, which means that windows will have to learn to write leaner code. Muchmore's was one of the most empirically conducted studies that was found in the literature review.

The questions focused on whether or not the company had migrated from Windows XP Professional to Windows 7 Pro, and if they had not, what their timeframes were for making the transition. Factors that led to the company transitioning from Windows XP Pro to Windows 7 Pro were captured as part of the research instrument, which was a survey. An initial sample of 500 small businesses was contacted and 487 met the criterion to be included in the sample. Manufacturing, computers, financial, education and transportation industries were the most represented in the sample of small businesses. 73% of respondents mentioned that they were only somewhat satisfied with Windows XP Pro. Cost, while not a primary consideration, was a factor in all decisions to migrate to Windows 7 Pro from Windows XP Pro. The Internet was used 67% of the time for information and technical magazines, 22%. The conclusion is…...

This translates into the use of system cache as part of the memory allocation algorithms inherent in the VA memory space approach to managing memory in Vista. In addition, memory manager now relies on kernel page tables that are loaded at system initiation and allocated on demand. This saves a significant amount of system resources including a minimum of 1.5MB on Intel x86-based systems and up to 3MB on PAE-based systems. The resource savings are exponential when applied to 64-bit systems, where up to 2.5GB of memory can be saved through this approach to memory management. Microsoft also continued this approach to the definition of the boot sequence on systems with large registries, predominantly found on 32-bit based Intel systems. The options on this specific Memory Managers include turning on or off the option of using a 3GB switch, which is essential for larger systems used for multipath network…...

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References

Danny Bradbury. "Microsoft's new window on security. " Computers & Security

25.6 (2006) 405. ABI/INFORM Global. ProQuest. 9 May. 2008 www.proquest.com

Christopher Breen. "Which Windows? " Macworld 1 May 2007: 49. ABI/INFORM Global. ProQuest. 9 May. 2008. www.proquest.com

Reid Goldsborough. "Windows Vista: What to Do? " Tech Directions 66.8 (2007): 14-15. ABI/INFORM Global. ProQuest. 9 May. 2008 www.proquest.com.

indows ME vs. indows 2000 Professional
indows Millennium Edition (ME) and indows 2000 Professional are desktop operating systems (OS) that were released in the year 2000 by Microsoft Corporation, the unveiling of indows 200 Professional preceding that of indows ME by a few months. Both operating systems were improvements on the existing indows software at the time, i.e., the indows 2000 Professional was a follow-up on the indows NT 4.0 and the indows ME was the successor of indows 98 Second Edition (SE). They are still two of the most important operating systems for indows users, although targeted at different categories of users. hile the indows 200 Professional is generally meant for the corporate and business institutions, the features of indows ME suit the home and general computer users. In this paper we will discuss the main features of the two operating systems in order to compare the two. hile doing…...

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Works Cited

Mendelson, Edward. "Windows Me: It's All About Me." PC Magazine. September 1, 2000. November 23, 2002.  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,10453,00.asp 

Gottesman, Ben. The Best of 2000 - Software. Microsoft Windows 2000. PC Magazine. January 2, 2001. November 23, 2002.  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,10451,00.asp 

Ten Reasons to Move." November 18, 2002. Microsoft Windows Operating System. November 23, 2002. http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/evaluation/whyupgrade/default.asp

Kennedy, Patrick, Steven Kirk and Ken Nordhauser. "Windows 2000 Professional vs. Windows Me." August 2000. Vectors Dell Highlight. November 23, 2002.  http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/topics/vectors_2000-w2kvsme.htm

The main advantage of a system without GUI is higher reliability, resulted by fewer working components, as each of them may crash the whole system. For example Windows platforms cannot work because of a corrupted display driver, which is impossible in Linux configuration without GUI. Another advantage of Linux is ability to create scenarios for a number of administrating tasks and running them in command mode. Because of the difficulties with describing mouse-clicks in command files, windows administrators often have to look for analogies in command mode in order to solve tasks, which are easily solved by standard GUI network tools.
Remote administration of Windows NT server is considered to be rather complicated. Even though that it was adjusted for remote administration by such components as rcmd.exe (Remote Command Service) in combination with regini and regedit applications, nevertheless remote administration remains to be quite different from local analogue. Linux and…...

Mooresville
Like many of the small towns throughout the United States, Mooresville offers a variety of residents. The groups that were observed during the window survey includes a lot of young and middle-aged families with a mixture of grandparents who seem to be the primary caregivers for their grandchildren (at least they seemed that way). A lot of the individuals seemed to be overweight, and even obese, in their physical stature. esearch shows that many of the citizens are employed and the types of jobs that are prevalent in the town are management and professional jobs at 19.5%, service occupations at 11.9% and sales and office workers at 13.9%. Other male prevalent jobs are construction, extraction and maintenance at 27.6%. Female job occupations include management and professional at 28.5% with an additional 40.5% in sales and office work as well as 17.6% in service occupations.

The physical environment of the town shows…...

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References Continued

1. Religions in morgan county indiana mooresville. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com/county/religion/Morgan-County-IN.html

1. 2010 census population for zip code 46158. (2010). Retrieved from   2010-http://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/46158/zip-code-46158 -

1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (2013). Healthy People 2020.

Retrieved from  http://www.healthypeople.gov

Even if it successfully brings back to life a story forgotten by the public and distinguishes itself from today's typical films, Disturbia is no match for Rear indow.
It is not certain if Disturbia is homage or a remake to Rear indow, since the two movies are not exactly the same, but they are not very different either. hile some might consider Disturbia to be a rip-off to Rear indow (ilonsky 66), it is not the case here, since copying an idea as long as one does not copy its expression is not illegal. The reaction of the masses to Disturbia regarding the plagiarism involved in it is most probably owed to the film's success, since it is very probable for this condition to have been inexistent if the film were to make little to no money.

Caruso was right in bringing back the story present in Rear indow, considering that…...

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Works cited:

1. Fawell, John Hitchcock's Rear Window: The Well-Made Film (Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 2001).

2. Verevis, Constantine Film Remakes (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2006).

3. Wilonsky, Robert "Peeping Bomb," The Village Voice 11 Apr. 2007: 66.

4. Disturbia. Dir D.J. Caruso. With Shia Leboeuf and David Morse. DreamWorks, 2007.

Calculating the Window of Vulnerability for SMB
Scenario

The report identifies the security breach within a small Microsoft workgroup LAN (Local Area Network). Within the group membership, the primary work group contains list of users within the Active Directory infrastructure which exists on the SMB server and confines on the LAN structure. The security breach is in violation of the integrity, confidentiality, availability of the security principles. (Zegzhda, Zegzhda, Kalinin, 2005). The security hole was caused by the accessibility of an unauthorized user and was detected by the server manufacturer the previous day. Meanwhile, it would take approximately 3 days before the security patch is made available. Additionally, LAN administrator will need at least minimum of one week to download, test and install the patch.

Calculating the Window of Vulnerability for SMB

The following timeline is used to calculate the Window of Vulnerability (WoV) of SMB security breach. To do the calculation, it is…...

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References

Arbaugh, W.A. Fithen, W.L. & McHugh, J. (2000).Windows of Vulnerability: A Case Study Analysis. Computer IEEE.

Zegzhda, P.D. Zegzhda D.P. Kalinin, M.O. (2005). Detection vulnerabilities within the configurations of MS windows operating system. Computer network security. 3685: 339-351.

Nabokov's father studied criminal law at St. Petersburg University, but then channeled his legal background into political activism. He was against capital punishment, pogroms, and many tsarist practices. Nabokov explains how his father's "antidespotic" writings have gotten him into trouble (175).
In "Old World," Charles Simic celebrates a moment of contemplating eternity as he gazes on the ruins of an ancient temple in Sicily. The first line of the poem starts, "I believe in the soul," but "it hasn't made much difference." Later, the poet states that as dusk fell it was like "eternity eavesdropping on time." Motifs of soul and of timelessness permeate the poem. The imagery of ancient ruins allows Simic to examine the theme of eternity, and the potential timelessness of the human soul. Likewise, the poet engages imagery of the Sicilian shepherd way of life, which has largely remained untouched for centuries. The speaker discovers the…...

She is average in her subjects, and enjoys English and art. She is seated next to Carl because of her high level of emotional intelligence and willingness to provide assistance to him.
Student 9: Adam (Gifted/exceptional)

Flagged as gifted in kindergarten, Adam goes to an enrichment program for the specially gifted after school. Adam is seated towards the back of the room so he can leave early for his program without disrupting others.

Student 10: Marta (ESL)

Another recent immigrant, Marta's father was transferred to America as part of his high-profile job working for an international corporation. Marta is seated to the front so the teacher can identify when she needs additional help in English more easily.

Student 11: Brianna (LD)

Brianna has a mild sensory processing disorder; she is seated near Jane to minimize distractions.

Student 12: Marie

Marie is a student of average academic ability who is a junior gymnast. She leaves early to go…...

symbolism in literature. Author Nathan Hawthorne used many symbolism opportunities in his works the House of Seven Gables. The writer of this paper explores the symbolism and comments on its effectiveness.
HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES

Throughout history, the authors of literary works have used symbolism to develop a story or create an understanding. Many of the classics are filled with symbolism, and it is that very symbolism that causes the story to stick in the reader's mind and heart and make the story a classic. In The House of Seven Gables the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne displayed a particularly subtle talent at lacing the story with symbolism for the reader to stumble upon in his journey. Through the use of symbols, we are given the opportunity to view many aspects of the story from a third vantage point, and one that makes it clear for us to understand. The symbolism in House…...

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Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The House of the Seven Gables. 1851. New York: Bantam, 1981.

Newhall, Beaumont. The Daguerreotype in America. 3rd rev. ed. New York: Dover, 1975.

Noble, Michael Jay Bunker, Hawthorne's 'The House of the Seven Gables.' (Nathaniel Hawthorne's book). Vol. 56, The Explicator, 01-01-1998, pp 72(3).

Davidson, Cathy N. "Photographs of the Dead: Sherman, Daguerre, Hawthorne." South Atlantic Quarterly 89 (1990): 667-701.