Discuss the interaction of application software with a computer’s hardware and operating system.
- Textbook – Principles of Information Systems
- Read Chapters 3 and 4 in your textbook.
- Using the discussion link below, respond to the following prompts and questions:
- Discuss the interaction of application software with a computer’s hardware and operating system. How does the operating system act as a moderator between hardware and application software? Discuss what functions the operating system provides to the application software.
- How have mobile devices changed productivity in organizations? Provide two examples of positive outcomes for using mobile devices and two potential negative outcomes you can see in mobile use.
- Compare proprietary software, open-source applications, and software as a service, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- What new trends interest you the most or seem the most useful in your workplace?
- Your initial post should be at least 300 words and supported with at least three references.
- Your initial post is due by the fourth day of the workshop.
- Include citations to at least one credible information source in your replies.
- Textbook – Principles of Information Systems
- Read Chapters 3 and 4 in your textbook.
- Using the discussion link below, respond to the following prompts and questions:
- Discuss the interaction of application software with a computer’s hardware and operating system. How does the operating system act as a moderator between hardware and application software? Discuss what functions the operating system provides to the application software.
- How have mobile devices changed productivity in organizations? Provide two examples of positive outcomes for using mobile devices and two potential negative outcomes you can see in mobile use.
- Compare proprietary software, open-source applications, and software as a service, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- What new trends interest you the most or seem the most useful in your workplace?
- Your initial post should be at least 300 words and supported with at least three references.
- Your initial post is due by the fourth day of the workshop.
- Include citations to at least one credible information source in your replies.