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There are several giants in computer science -- Edsger Dijkstra is one of them. Using the search engine of your choice, research Dijkstra and comment on your findings. Comment on your findings, then blog on!
Apple has had its parallel OS life until recently when it announced that new Macs will use Intel chips -- hence the term Mactel. This article is a starting point to examine the consequences that the Mactel machine will cause. Obviously Apple hopes it will result in higher sales, but can the mactels compete against the Windows-Intel - wintel -- machines? Search the Internet for some more information on this, then as always, blog on!
As we begin to study operating systems for real, everyone should take a look at the new os from Microsoft -- Vista. It's a continuing play on the Windows motif -- Vista is a greater view through a window. So look at it and blog about it. The best place to start is Microsoft itself. But don't take their word for it. Research and find out more about Vista.
Many of you (except those who are independently wealthy) will be seeking jobs after graduation. This site not only shows the projected jobs available by state and nationally, but it includes some expected salaries. Look it over and then comment on its value.