Linux

In our IT class we had the opportunity to run Linux (Mepis version)on our computers. It was definitely an odd experience to see a different operating system running on my laptop. I have never owned a PC that ran anything other than windows so it was hard to get used to. It reminded me a lot of the operating system that a Mac uses because of the way icons acted when pressed, and the toolbar. When comparing Open Office with Word and Excel I found that the Linux versions seemed like very old Windows programs. Open Office did not have all the features of the new Microsoft Office applications like creating very attractive looking charts and graphic effects. Also, in Linux there were a lot fewer fonts that in windows. I was not able to open my Excel project in Open office Spreadsheet. I believe this is because of how the new Microsoft Office 2007 adds the extra X onto the extensions, for example, docx and xlsx.

Social Bookmarking

When looking at the Social Book marking sites, Del.icio.us and Digg, I found that I liked Digg more. Both sites do an excellent job of providing a central place that people can collaborate their favorite bookmarks, but I like the layout of Digg better. Diggs website seems to me more user friendly and its appearance is nicer. I also like the content that Digg users bookmark or vote for, on the sites “top in 24 hr” option because the content is more entertaining. However, I think Del.icio.us has users that bookmark more informative articles and videos. I think Social Bookmarking can be very valuable because it allows you to easily finds things that are related to a certain topic. Also, it allows you to see some of the most recent and informative or entertaining websites out there because the users immediately bookmark something they like.

http://www.digg.com/
http://del.icio.us/yankyfan100