Ensures that files in secondary storage are available when needed and that they are protected from access by unauthorized users

early command-driven OSs

greatly improved stability and security over previous versions of Windows

Windows XP N: for European market

for computers with newer 64-bit capabilities

incorporates additional multimedia features

Open source product

Is one of an organization's most valuable resources

Information and date are the same thing

Information is different from data

A set of interrelated components that collect manipulate and disseminate data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective

A set of interrelated components that collect manipulate and disseminate data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective

Information system = IS

Information system used in most professions
Like
Sales reps Managers Corporate lawyers

IS is indispensable for achieving career goals

Information system is not indispensable for achieving career goals

Examples for information system ( IS )

Data is

Information is raw facts

Knowledge is raw facts

Data is raw facts