RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PURCHASING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PURCHASING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
The following below are the recommendations of purchasing software and hardware in transport sector. But also these recommendations can be used in any sector so has to buy quality and efficiencies products.
Hardware is the physical part of computer that can be seen and touched by people. This include input devices like scanner, keyboard, mouse, hard disk and camera, output devicessuch as projector, printer, speaker.
Hardware used in transport are Thermal Network Camera,Router, Firewall, Repeater, monitor, switch and Bridge.
Software is the set of instructions that tells a computer what of to do and how to perform thattask.
Software include operating system, antivirus, utility software, Internet Explorer, games and E-mail. Example of software in transport are GPS Drive, MoNav (Mobile Navigation and Navit.
The following below are the recommendations for purchasing software and hardware in transport sector :-
Warranty. Warranty is an order that serves as authorization, makes up the most important consideration for people when buying a system. Having one covered with the right kind of hardware warrantee is essential and should be unconditional. I still remember when Sony had to recall several Laptops due to a battery fault because of which their Laptops caught fire. Iam sure none of us would like to have a Laptop that we can fry omelets on without the guarantee of replacement. There for purchase of hardware and software in transport people have to consider warranty of service given from a company.
Brand. Some brands offer better warrantees, where as others offer software packages that come with the system. For example, a Dell laptop with the same specifications may be a cheaper than a Sony Vio. The reason is that Sony provides many of its own softwares with their laptops which saves the users cost for buying software, for instance a DVD burning. However, if you already have many such licensed or freeware software available, then it might be better to go for a cheaper brands. Acer for instance is known for its low cost laptops that provide more enhanced spcaces like hard disk space and Random Access Memory ascompared to its competitors. Thus brand should be considered in purchasing hardware and software in transport.
Security. Theft of computer hardware from businesses is a risk. Laptops and other portable devices are easier to steal, but internal storage devices such as hard disk drives can also be at risk for the business data and personal information they contain. It is important to protectboth hardware and data. Also buy of CCTV camera to protect transport system in different services centre such as airport, harbour and bus as well as train station . Therefore people should consider security issues when purchasing software and hardware in transport system.
Price. This brings us to our next consideration of price. There might be some very fancy features that you want in buying your hardware like input devics, output devices and software such as operating system and web browser. Thus,the price of such service should be considered in purchasing those hardware and software in transport system.
Return Policy. Policy is a principle of behaviour, conduct thought to be desirable ornecessary, especially as formally expressed by a authoritative body. Thus return policy verifying the resellers to return in case the device is not functioning or is not compatible with service provided. But software cannot be returned to the place of purchase to help prevent software piracy. Therefore return policy should be considered in purchase of hardware and software in transport system.
Piracy. This is the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work For instance softwarepiracy where anyone can make their own CD or Digita Video Disk. There for verify that thesoftware you are buying is an authentic copy, documentation is included with the software,and the CD does not appear to be fake. Thus piracy has to be recommended in purchasing software and hardware in transport sector.
Size /storage capacity. Also in purchasing both hardware and software we have to consider the issues of storage since we need to store our data.
Software requirement to the organization deals with transportation
The following table describes different kinds of software applications that would besuitable for different tasks:
Operating System: Users with minimum requirements may be better off buying a Windows Starter or Home Premium version of Windows 7 or Windows 8. For users who wish to take advantage of more enhanced features and require more effective tools such as connecting their PC to a domain are better off buying a Professional or Ultimate Edition. Word Processing software - Use this kind of tool to create worksheets, type letters and typepapers which includes MS Word, WordPerfect, MS Works and AppleWorks Desktop Publishing software: Use this software to make signs, banners, greeting cards,illustrative worksheets and newsletters. Adobe PageMaker, MS Word, MS Publisher,AppleWorks, MS Works and Quark Express)
Spread sheet software: Use this kind of tool to compute number-intensive problems such asbudgeting, and forecasting,. A spreadsheet will plot nice graphs very easily. Suggestion (MSExcel, Quattro Pro, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Works and AppleWorks)
Database software: Use this software to store data such as address, membership and othertext information. A database can be used to easily sort and organize records. MS Access,Filemaker Pro, AppleWorks, MS Works.
Presentation software: Use this software to create multimedia stacks of cards/screens thatcan effectively present a lesson or a sales pitch. The user often clicks on buttons to advance tothe next screen in a sequence.MS PowerPoint, AppleWorks (slideshows), HyperStudio,Flash, Director, HyperCard, Digital Chisel, SuperCard, Corel Envoy.
Internet Browsers: However software allows one to surf the Web. Often they can read email andcreate Web pages too. Netscape Navigator (or Netscape Communicator), MS InternetExplorer and AOL Browser.
Email programs: These programs send and receive email. Netscape Messenger (part ofNetscape Communicator), MS Outlook Express, MS Outlook, Eudora, AOL browser.
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