Collaboration

Desktop Operating Systems You are an analyst for a large manafacturer of laundry soups. The company currently

uses an early version of the Windows operating system an its $5,000$ deskops. This year, the compony plans to upgrade

the operating system and, if necessary, its desktops. The company asks your teum to compare the latest versions of the

Windows, Mac, and Linex operating systems.

Do Thls: Form a three$-$member team and assign each member an operating system. Each member should use the

web to develop a feature$/$benefit amlysis and answer the following questions. What is the initial cost of the operating

system per computer? What are the memory and storage requirements? Will the operating system require the

company to purchase new compaters? Which is best at protecting against viruses, spam, and spyware? Which support

touch input? As a team, compile your findings and share your recommendation with the chass.