1.3 2000

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1) Windows Setup Screen: (Image 1.1)

Shall we begin?

After configuring the system for booting from a CD, the Windows Setup screen appears.

At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.

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2) Welcome to Setup: (Image 1.2)

The Welcome to Setup screen appears with the option of Continuing Setup, Repair a previous installation, or Quitting.

Press ENTER to Continue Setup, R to Repair, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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3) Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement: (Image 1.3)

The Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement screen, otherwise known as EULA,
displays the legal in's and out's of this particular software package.

You may press F8 to signify that you agree with the terms, hit ESC if you do not agree and PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to scroll
through each screen. Note: If you do not agree to the terms, setup will quit and reboot the system.

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4) Hard drive partition information: (Image 1.4)

Hard drive partition information is now displayed. This varies with each systems hardware
configuration.

This example already has a partition defined. I will choose not to use this and create a new one by pressing D.
You may skip this and the next few steps if you do not have any partitions defined.

At this point, the options include pressing ENTER to Install on the selected partition, D to Delete the selected partition,
or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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5) Warning screen: (Image 1.5)

After pressing D to delete the selected partition, a warning screen appears explaining
the pitfalls of deleting it. This particular screen only appears when the partition selected to be deleted is formatted as
a bootable system partition. Other partitions will display the next screen.

I want this to happen, so I press ENTER to continue.

The options include pressing ENTER to continue, or ESC to Cancel.

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6) Confirmation screen: (Image 1.6)

A confirmation screen that displays the logical drive, what file system the partition is
currently using, the size in MB and controller information.

Options include L to Delete the partition and ESC to Cancel the action.

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7) No partitions have been previously defined: (Image 1.7)

If no partitions have been previously defined, this screen will be displayed. You may section
your hard drive in as many partitions as you wish by selecting C to Create a Partition and then entering in a value less then
the total available. Here, I will Create a Partition in the highlighted, unused portion.

Select the partition you wish to install to using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.

Press ENTER to use the highlighted partition and Install, C to Create a Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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8) Enter in the partition size: (Image 1.8)

Enter in the partition size in MB within the displayed minimum and maximum. I chose the default
or maximum available here.

You may choose ENTER to Create the new partition or ESC to Cancel the action.

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9) Continue to create partitions: (Image 1.9)

Continue to create partitions until all space is used or the configuration meets your requirements.
Note: a small portion will be unavailable to partition. This is normal. In this example, it is 4 MB.

I chose drive C: to install the Operating system.

You may choose ENTER to Install to the selected partition, D to Delete the highlighted Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot
the system.

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10) Format the partition: (Image 1.10)

Since this OS supports NTFS, format the partition with it. If you do not, many folder and
file security features will be unavailable. Note: If you are dual booting your system, a previous OS will not be able to read
the local information. This is a fact with Windows 9x and Me. If you have a requirement to view this partition from another
OS installed on the system, do not format it as NTFS. Also, the boot partition must be formatted with FAT32 if you wish to
dual boot. I have found no problems accessing a NTFS partition mapped as a network drive from an older OS.

Select what format you wish to use by pressing the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.

Press ENTER to confirm your selection and Continue or ESC to Cancel.

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11) Setup formats the partition: (Image 1.11)

Watch the progress bar as Setup formats the partition, or get up and get a soda. It may take
awhile.

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12) Creating File List: (Image 1.12)

Setup is now figuring out what files to copy over to the hard drive.

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13) Setup copies various files: (Image 1.13)

After the partition is finished formatting, Setup copies various files to support booting
from the hard drive and continue on.

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14) Creating various information files: (Image 1.14)

Setup then creates various information files required to continue on with setup.

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15) Press ENTER to Restart (Image 1.15)

The first reboot and the end of the blue background has arrived. If you are impatient, press
ENTER to Restart before the 15 seconds expire.

ENTER to Restart the Computer is the only option available.

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16) Windows 2000 boot screen: (Image 2.1)

The new Windows 2000 boot screen is displayed.

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17) Windows 2000: (Image 2.2)

Sit back. It may be awhile.

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18) Setup Wizard: (Image 2.3)

The Setup Wizard will be displayed. SelectNext to continue on.

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19) Installing Devices: (Image 2.4)

Windows 2000 will begin installing devices, such as "mouse and keyboard," even though you have already been using them. :)

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20) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.5)

A little while later, you will be prompted with options of configuring your Region and Input
Languages. The default was fine for me, so I selected Next.

Options include Customize buttons plus the standard Back and Next.

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21) Enter in your name: (Image 2.6)

Enter in your name and optional Organization information, then select the Next button.

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22) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.7)

Thought you could get away from it? Think again.

Enter your unique 25 digit Product Key that came with your CD, then select the Next button.

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23) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.8)

The "suggested" name for the computer is always really whacked out. Choose one
that meets your needs.

Enter an Administrator Password now. It is very important that you keep this information safe and remember what it is!

"01Pa$$word" is not a good choice. Think of something secure and never lose or forget it.

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24) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.9)

Configure the proper information for the Date, Time and Time Zone here.

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25) Network Setup: (Image 2.10)

Networking information is now setting up.

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26) Network Settings Dialog: (Image 3.1)

The Network Settings Dialog is next. Under usual circumstances, the Typical settings are fine, but I never choose them so I can poke around under the hood. I selected Custom here.

Choose your method and select the Next button.

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27) Custom settings: (Image 3.2)

TCP/IP Properties contains the standard options. Adjust them for your particular needs as
required. For now, I kept the default settings. Basically, it is using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.

Select the Advanced button to further configure your TCP/IP options.

In the custom settings, many options are abound. I cannot go into all of them here, so I will leave everything as default.

 

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28) Workgroup or Computer Domain? (Image 3.3)

Workgroup or Computer Domain, that is the question. I am not going to set up this system
to connect to a domain controller, so I will place it as a member of a workgroup.

Please, change "WORKGROUP" to something else. I hate defaults. :)

Select the Next button after making your choice and entering your configuration.

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29) Copying files: (Image 3.4)

Installation of all files and components may take awhile. Sit back and watch the pretty bar wander across the screen. :)

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30) Final Tasks: (Image 3.5)

After the files finish the transfer, setup performs final tasks. including setting up the start menu and cleaning up temporary directories.

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31) Setup Finished: (Image 3.6)

The system will reboot after selecting the Finish button on this dialog.

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32) Windows 2000 is starting up: (Image 4.1)

The moment we have all been waiting for, Windows 2000 Professional is starting up "for
the first time." Remember that quoted statement with Windows 95 setup?

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33) Network Wizard: (Image 4.2)

Windows 2000 Network ID Wizard is displayed with the option of canceling or selecting Next.

I chose Next here.

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34) Click Back: (Image 4.3)

At this point, an initial option was not offered.

Click the Back button to see it.

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35) Choose your option: (Image 4.4)

Here, I choose to select the second option of The computer is part of a home network and not part of a business network.

Does it make any difference? Not sure, but it makes me feel better.

After choosing your option, select Next to continue.

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36) Auto Login: (Image 4.5)

Windows 2000 offers the ability for you, right now, to create a user account, password it, and "always login" as this person.

This is what I "usually" do as I have no worries about anyone in the house cracking the system, but if your circumstances warrant it, I would not have auto login enabled. However, you should still create a "normal" user account and not always use the Administrator account for daily activities.

NEVER leave an account unpassworded.

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37) Windows 2000 Desktop: (Image 4.6)

Since I chose to auto login, I did not get the pop up dialog asking for password.

The desktop is now displayed!

I hope this gave you some insight as how "easy" it really is to install Windows 2000.

1.2 VISTA

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1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1)

After configuring the system for booting from a CD/DVD, the Windows Setup screen appears.

At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.

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2) Progress Bar: (Image 1.2)

The next screen is a more graphical progress bar indicating Windows Vista is still working in the background.

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3) Option Selections: (Image 1.3)

The first options you will come across are selections for Language, Time and currency format, and Keyboard layout.

Make your selections by using the pull down menus and press the Next button.

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4) Install Now: (Image 1.4)

Here we have the option of repairing a previous installation or "Install Now."

Highlight the "Install Now" button to continue to the next screen.

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5) Please Wait: (Image 1.5)

Windows Vista is working in the background. This may take several minutes depending on the system.

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7) License Agreement: (Image 2.2)

Here we see the License Agreement you must accept before continuing.

After reading the agreement, check the box next to "I accept the license terms".

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8) Option Selections: (Image 2.3)

Here we would be able to choose an "Upgrade" install (if running setup from a previous version of Windows, such as XP) or a "Custom" (clean) install.

Select the whole box containing "Custom (advanced)" to continue to the next screen.

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9) Hard Drives: (Image 2.4)

This is where you can select which hard drive/partition to install Vista on. Since this system only has one hard drive, only one place Vista can go. Advanced options are shown in the next screen shot.

This is also where you would install drivers for your RAID/ACPI controller by using the "Load Driver" option. After the installation of the RAID/ACPI drivers, your hard drives should appear as shown on the right.

If no additional drivers are needed, select the Next button.

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10) Advanced Options: (Image 2.5)

The advanced options allow creation of multiple partitions and the option of formatting existing partitions.

After finishing your particular partition configuration that you desire, select the Next button.

Image 2.1: (44KB .gif) 6) Product Key: (Image 2.1) This screen is where you enter your product key or "CD Key" as it is sometimes called. An option also exists to automatically activate Vista upon first coming online. I uncheck this box to ensure everything is running smoothly before activating and having issues later on. 30 days is the standard amount of time before activation is required, though some products (such as MSDN subscriptions) have 60 days or more. After entering your product key, press the Next button.

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11) Installing...: (Image 3.1)

Here is where Vista installs major components of the OS. This process can take 10 to 60 minutes depending on the system.

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12) Reboot: (Image 3.2)

Here we see the system needing to reboot to continue installation tasks.

You can hit the Restart Now button or just allow the reboot to happen automatically after several seconds.

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13) First Time: (Image 3.3)

Here we see a "..." progress as Vista tries to start for the first time. This process may take several minutes before going to the next screen.

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14) Completing Installation: (Image 3.4)

Vista continues to install at this screen. Depending on system, another reboot or two may happen before the next screen is displayed.

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15) Account Creation: (Image 3.5)

Here is where we create the first user account for the system and select an icon to be displayed on the login screen. Ensure you password your account.

After finishing entering your information and icon selection, select the Next button.

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16) PC Name: (Image 4.1)

Here is where we can name the system for networking purposes. By default, it uses the account name entered in the previous step and adds "-PC" to it. We can also select a background for the desktop.

After making your selection, select the Next button.

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17) Updates: (Image 4.2)

Here we can configure Windows Update with several options. I suggest "Use recommended options" or the top option for most PC users.

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18) Time Settings: (Image 4.3)

Here is where you can set the time and daylight savings time options.

After configuring your time zone, clock settings and date, select the Next button.

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19) Network Configuration: (Image 4.4)

Vista now asks our network configuration by asking "Home, Work or Public Place."

Descriptions are expanded on screen so I will no go into them here.

Make your selection to continue to the next screen.

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20) Thanks!: (Image 4.5)

On this screen, we are thanked by Bill G. for installing Windows Vista.

After you are done being thanked, select the Next button.

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21) PC Performance: (Image 5.1)

Vista now checks the system performance to automaticlly configure a few options. This may take several minutes while the system does this and it will only do it this one time.

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22) Login: (Image 5.2)

We are finally greeted with the login screen, however, there is still more configuration to come.

Enter in your password that you used previously during the install process and hit ENTER or the little blue arrow to login.

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23) Desktop Setup: (Image 5.3)

Your account profile starts being created here starting with your personal desktop configuration. More happens on the next screen. This process will also take several minutes, but only happen once.

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24) Account Profile: (Image 5.4)

Vista now sets up profile configurations for Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player as well as a few more Windows applications. This could take several more minutes but we are almost there!

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25) Welcome Screen: (Image 5.5)

Vista is installed!

5.2.2 NOS Certifications and Jobs

Network Operating System(s) covered:

1. Ideal entry into application development or software project management using Java technology.


2. Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in the Java programming language.


3. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the Java programming language

Certification(s) Title:

1. Sun Certified Java Associate


2. Sun Certified Java Programmer


3. Sun Certified Java Developer

Courses/Training required for Certification:

1. Practical Java knowledge.


2. •JAVA Programming and Certification courses overview
   • Introduction to Java Programming
   • Object-Oriented Programming in Java
   • Java Generics and non-generic collections
   • Enhanced for Loop in Java programming
   • Autoboxing and AutoUnboxing in Java Programming
   • Java Class Design
   • Advanced Class Features in Java Programming
   • Typesafe Enums
   • Varargs
   • Java Static Import
   • Metadata (Annotations)
   • Formatted Input/Output
   • Concurrency Features
   

2.2.2 Diagnostic Software

1. Hardrive Manufacturers

• Seagate


• Western Digital

2. Diagnostic Software

• Manufacturer: Western Digital


• Software Name: Data Lifeguard


• File Name: WinDLG.zip


• File Size: 4.25 MB


• Version: Version 1.09b


• Publish Date: March, 2007


• 
  
  Description: This is a Windows version of the Data Lifeguard Diagnostics utility. The utility can perform drive identification, diagnostics, and repairs on a Western Digital FireWire, EIDE, or USB drive. In addition, it can provide you with the drive's serial and model numbers.
  

SOFTWARE

I.
1. Latest OS from Microsoft

Windows 7

• Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna) is the next release of Microsoft Windows, an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs.
  
• Microsoft stated in 2007 that it is planning Windows 7 development for a three-year time frame starting after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista, but that the final release date will be determined by product quality.

• Unlike its predecessor, Windows 7 is intended to be an incremental upgrade with the goal of being fully compatible with existing device drivers, applications, and hardware.Presentations given by the company in 2008 have focused on multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, most notably Windows Mail, Windows Calendar,[citation needed] Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery, are no longer included with the operating system; they are instead offered separately (free of charge) as part of the Windows Live Essentials suite.
  
  

2. Latest OS from SUN Microsystems

Solaris

• Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2008 – Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced the latest version of the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) - Solaris 10 10/08. The new version builds on the core strengths of the Solaris 10 OS to help customers maximize asset usage and systems performance, manage datacenter complexity, preserve business continuity and reduce costs. Solaris 10 10/08 includes numerous product updates and enhancements, several of which were done through the OpenSolaris community. Solaris 10 10/08 is available now on Sun systems and will be available for download in early November at: http://www.sun.com/solaris.
• "Now more than ever, companies are under pressure to do more with less - from deploying new services faster and complying with new regulations, to adding more servers within their same datacenter space - all while their budgets are shrinking and headcount is frozen," said CP Loo, managing director, Sun Microsystems, Malaysia. "With the latest virtualization enhancements, updates to ZFS file system and Intel system optimization, Solaris 10 10/08 is an ideal platform to help customers with consolidation and datacenter simplification."
• The Solaris 10 10/08 release is the result of the collaboration between Sun engineers and OpenSolaris community members. All the new features Sun is delivering with this release were first delivered into OpenSolaris before being included in the enterprise Solaris 10 10/08 release.

New Features in Solaris 10 10/08 :

• ZFS File System Enhancements: The ZFS file system has been enhanced with recent work from the OpenSolaris community, providing ease of data management with no additional cost for acquisition or support. The new version of Solaris ZFS file system offers increased data integrity and fully integrated disaster recovery capabilities. ZFS file system can be used as the sole file system for any class of system, with support for booting and/or for use as a root file system.
• Virtualization and Solaris Containers Updates: Solaris 10's virtualization technologies, such as Solaris Containers, have been enhanced with new features to make it even easier for customers to migrate workloads among Solaris systems and reducing the administrative overhead necessary to move a container between unlike system configurations.
  Intel architecture optimization: Sun and Intel continue to collaborate to help ensure Solaris 10 will support for Intel's latest Intel Xeon processor line so customers can benefit from the improved functionality, power efficiency and reliability of systems that contain those CPUs. In addition Sun and Intel have achieved several new world records(*) for Solaris 10 on Sun Systems powered by Intel Xeon processor 7400 series.
• Compatibility continues to be a key feature of the Solaris 10 OS. Through the Solaris OS update model, customers can easily upgrade to Solaris 10 10/08 without requiring additional hardware/software upgrades or recertification of existing projects and applications. In addition, Solaris 10 10/08 preserves full compatibility with over 7,000 third-party products and customers internally-developed applications.
• With built-in, open source, no-cost virtualization via Solaris Containers and Sun Logical Domains (LDoms), Sun and Fujitsu's recently announced Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 server is an ideal platform for consolidating hundreds of existing enterprise class workloads onto a single system. Additionally, for existing Solaris OS customers, the Solaris 8 and 9 Containers capability enables customers to run multiple Solaris 8 or 9 environments on a single SPARC-based system. As a result, customers can quickly and easily move existing physical environments to virtual containers on Solaris 10 and take advantage of the performance, scale and cost savings of new SPARC Enterprise CMT-based servers today.
  

3. Latest OS from UNIX/LINUX

II. Installation Procedure in Windows XP

• Method 1: Perform a clean install of Windows XPUse this method for a clean installation of Windows XP. A clean installation removes all data from your hard disk by repartitioning and reformatting your hard disk and reinstalling the operating system and programs to an empty (clean) hard disk.

• Method 2: Upgrade to Windows XPUse this method if you are upgrading to Windows XP from Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

• Method 3: Install Windows XP to a new hard diskUse this method to install Windows XP to a new hard disk. This is typically done when a new hard disk is installed on your computer.

• Method 4: Install Windows XP to a new folder (parallel installation)Use this method to install Windows XP to a new folder (parallel installation) to either run two operating systems, or to access, repair, or retrieve data from a damaged disk

• Method 5: Perform a multiple boot operationUse this method to install Windows XP as a separate operating system on your computer. This lets you install more than one operating system on your computer and select which operating system that you want to use every time that you start your computer.

HARDWARE

1. Latest Processors

1.1 Desktops

Intel® Atom™ Processor

• The Intel® Atom™ processor is Intel's smallest processor, built with the world's smallest transistors and manufactured on Intel's industry-leading 45nm Hi-k Metal Gate technology. The Intel Atom processor was purpose-built for simple, affordable, netbooks and nettops.
  
• Intel Atom processor-based netbooks and nettops offer both an easy-to-use mobile device with simple interfaces and targeted performance for a good online experience. They are rugged and compact in design, and offer the freedom and flexibility of wireless connectivity¹.
  
• Great for Internet, these devices are an affordable option for education, photo and video viewing, social networking, voice over IP, e-mail, messaging, browsing, and numerous other Internet activities and basic applications.

1.2 Servers

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000 Sequence

• The breakthrough performance, energy efficiency, and reliability of Intel® Xeon® processor-based server systems make them the ideal choice for all of your data demanding or standard enterprise infrastructure applications.
• 
  Intel® processor-based servers enable businesses worldwide to do more and spend less—with outstanding price/performance and broad 64-bit choice across OEMs, operating systems, and applications. Supported by a single stable mainstream 2P server platform supporting a range of CPU options for IT flexibility, investment protection and easy migration.
• 
  Reliable, efficient, proven performance. Why would you depend on anything else? Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers deliver it all. Put Intel® server technology to work in your datacenter.

1.3 Notebooks/Laptops

• With new laptop PCs based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology for the home, or Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology for business, you'll experience a new breakthrough in mobile performance, enabled longer battery life, the future of wireless now with 802.11n standard, and more, right at your fingertips.‡ Delivering performance gains of up to 50%¹ enabled by a minimum 3MB Smart Cache and 1066MHz Front Side Bus, these laptops are equipped to handle everything from robust business to masterful multimedia and everything in between. And with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, you'll make quick work of the toughest computing tasks like HD video encoding—up to 90% faster², so you can accomplish more without the wait.
  
• Push the limits of mobile computing with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, enabling blazing performance, amazing battery life, and up to 2X greater range and up to 5X better wireless performance³, you can count on to deliver intensive hi-def multimedia, games, and more.