User:Praiyaur

My name is Praiya. I have always been fascinated with wikipedia, although i'm not exactly familiar with wikiversity. So this is definitely a step forward. I'm currently studying in undergraduate study, majoring in Environmental Science.

I'm interested in foreign languages, reading books, film studies, sustainable development and music. In all honestly, so many things fascinated me that it is rather hard, to actually pinpoint what exactly i am passionate about.

One thing is definite though, i always do my best. I believe that everything is possible, if only you try hard enough.

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 * THE FORTH ASSIGNMENT(Which is the Best Smartphone OS?):

Currently in the year of 2011, the five top smartphones platforms are Android, Blackberry OS, iPhone OS, Palm web OS, and lastly, Windows Phone. Let me clarify where each of these aforementioned operation systems can be found. One would have seen Android on Motorola Droid, Google Nexus One and HTC Hero; while the infamous Blacberry, with its 'adorablely named' operation system of 'Crackberry', can be found in All blackberry phones. As for the even more famous iPhone OS, you would have probably known that such operation system will be found within Apple iPhone 3G and Apple iPhone 3GS; As for the two last platforms, Palm webOS can be found on Palm Pre and Palm pixi; and 'windows Phone' can be found on Samsung Omnia II, along with the HTC imagio. Althought there are quite a handful of different operation system to talk about, the two operation systems which have are the main competitors – and arch enemies, are the operation system of Android and iPhone OS, both competing to win the title of 'the best smartphones operation system'.

The assignment asks for the best smartphones operational system; i'm going to announce two winners here – each for different kind of the users' needs. One being iPhone OS, for users who can actually afford the price, plays a lot of recreational applications on the phones – and use the said smartphones for the working purpose as well. If you earn enough money, and loves playing games; then iphones will be the best smartphones operational system for you. Its advantages and disadvantages compare to Android OS will be elaborated and clarified in the next paragraphs.As for Andoid, Google delopped a plethora of applications of appliations (with free auto navigation) that are absent on the iPhone. Android is available on many different phones, meaning you're not restricted to buy only a certain 'form' of smartphones that might not be to your liking. Despite the fact that its app store is not even nearly as good as iPhone's; android is still a very strong alteranative. According to a finding for Q22010, it was concluded that in the year 2010; 33 percents of phones sold during that period had Android on board, hereby proving them to be the top-selling smartphone operation system within USA. (Savov, 2010)

Now let me explain to you about iPhone OS's pros and cons, as well as their notable differences (in the aspect of purposes and uses) comparing to Android. Iphones OS is unparalled in usability and as intuitive as they come. They have the largeset amount of applications, although mostly games, available; these applications are usually of the best quality, with the best graphics possible at that time the said application is created. It serves many purposes; either businesses or recational ones. Their multitouch interface is easy to use; compare to other Oss, their applications are remarkably sleek and consistent. Plus, the phone itself looks very appealing. From ophisticated typography to the smooth animations effects contributes to the riches, most attractive environment ever put on a handheld device. Also, iPhone OS’s Safari was the first browser to display pages designed for desktop browsers with high fidelity.

However, the obvious – and also well-known drawback is the fact that the platform is notoriously closed – Apple restricts what sort of apps developer can create for it. They have completely control over their production process. The limitations that Apple puts on third-party apps are infamous. They cannot run in the background or access data other than their own; this places major obstacles in the way of everything from instant messengers to office suites. And apple, the sole distributor of iPhone software (very little of which are freewares) has declined to make available some useful applicatiosn that developers have submitted.

As a productivity tool, iPhone fails because it lacks depth; you cannot search e-mail, and you get no apps for editing documents or managing a to-do list. Something it should have had considering the price, which is way higher than others’ relatively closely-followed competitors. It should also be noted that there's no such thing as multitasking on iPhone OS. One may say that iPhone OS is the gold standard when it comes to usability and app selection, but it you want ot play iPhone – then you will have to play by Apple's rules. To manipulate your file, you will need to hack. To get most applications, you will have to pay. If you're ready to be completely controled by Apple's rules, then you're ready to face the music.

I've explained to you why iPhone is the best opration system for users who favor great selection and great quality applications, let me move on into an explaination as to why Android is a strong alternative for those that cannot afford iPhone's costly price. On that note, while one cannot do much on iPhone due to Apple's controlling protocal – one can freely modify a file and manipulate it if they are using Android; as the latter is an open system, where there are many developers and companies involved. Plus, androids can do the multitasking – something which iPhone is known to be lacked of. Although Android owns a distant second app store compare to iPhone, it is still the best option for those who cannot afford iPhone; with a ‘decent’ amount of recrational applications available. One can often uses gesture-based navigation that, while not as snazzy as that found on Apple’s iPhone, is still useful for tasks like browsing and going through your list of e-mail. It also has a sliding front panel that offers access to a keyboard, too. The highly customizable desktop is a plus; you can arrange shortcuts as you like and install widgets such as clocks and search fields.And since it’s an open system, it gives you freedom that iPhone cannot offer. And eventhough Android is not as aesthetic masterpiece like iPhone OS, but it’s fresh and appealing, plus, it makes good use of the high-resolution screen.

While Android’s browser lacks the iPhone’s multitouch navigation, it is otherwise a close rival; as it is tightly integrated wit hGoodgle services, such as Gmil and Goodgle Calendar. The best thing about Andoid is its music features is the ability to download DRM-free songs from Amazon. The only videos it can play are YouTube clips, alas. And unlike iPhone, you can snag programs from third-party merchants such as handango, without any consequence. As a summary, Android’s potential is gigantic. It’s a promising work in progress and is a great offer for an operation system at its price.Hence, it can actually be summarised that, at least in the sense of practicality, Android is as good as iPhone’s. It should be noted that the gaps of prices are rather large; Android is a very good offer compare to others at the same cost. If you’re reluctant to buy into Apple’s controlling ecosystem or At&T’s over-stretched network, Android is definitely a great option.

Let me explained to you why these two prove to be the most impressive operating systems, eventhough they have the briefest histories. Both are bult for Internet-centric devices, they are fun and pratical – they both extend your phone’s capabilities with new applications, enhancing them until they appear more like a ‘miniature computers that can make phone calls’, rather than just a phone. While it appears that iPhone beats other operation systems, it should be noted that Andoid’s open-source design and lack of restrictions on third-party developers give it an edge over Apple’s more locked-down approach, effectively making them a dangerous competitor. They can do almost everything that iPhone OS has to offer, at a much cheaper price. Other operation systems such as Blackberry OS, Palm web OS and Windows Phone are pulled out of the competitions because of various reasons; for Blackberry OS, it feels a bit dated next to the flashier competition like iPhone and Android, not to mention that its app cannot compete with either that were previously mentioned. As for Palm OS, its app selection is even thinner than Blackberry’s Crackberry; as is the roster of Web OS phones. Palm’s uncertain future means there’s a real risk that web OS will be a short-lived platform. There’s little that allows this OS to shine in a crowded field such as this. As for Window OS’s phone, it is notoriuosly sluggish and the most difficult OS to use. Finding simple functions on the frustrating interface can involve digging through multiple menus. The best advice one can give is to wait for Windows Phone 7 – a promising update that should act as a much needed reboot for this failing OS.

In conclusion, I’d say that Android and iPhones are both the best within the fields of their own buyers – Android is the best option of a smartphone OS for those who cannot afford iPhone; but if you have more money to spare, the iPhone is the best smartphone operation system for you. One might say that iPhone is obviously the golden standard here, but I feel that there’re other justifications needed in order to proclaim a smartphone operation system the best one; like the efficiency and its usability comparing to others at its level of price, for example. Hence, the two winners in one single competition here.

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 * THE THIRD HOMEWORK's ANSWER:

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