Pg.+51+Critical+Thinking+Homeowrk

1. Situations in where I have seen people react to computer software problems include : when a computer freezes, when someone loses a saved document, when doing a project on the computer that can be tedious, and when a computer's internet is slow. Users can often get very frustrated when these software problems occur. A way to reduce this frustration is to calm down and take deep breaths, most documents that are "lost" can be easily recovered. When a computer freezes, stop clicking the mouse or typing, walk away and let the computer sit for a while. Do not get stressed when your internet is slow, close the internet page and turn off the computer. The internet should be faster after you have "rebooted".

2. Computers are being used in schools for a number of reasons. Teachers often use powerpoints to communicate information, databases are used as research tools for students and teachers are beginning to post their homework assignments online. I think a larger percentage of the budget should be spent on computers than library books. Computers are the way of the future and much moire information than library books have. Computers are also faster and more efficient.

3. I encounter many computers during the day:
 * Ipod Touch: This computer is used to play music, play applications, and go on the internet. This computer is special purpose because it is embedded into an iPod. This task was performed on CD's before computers were invented.
 * Mac Desktop Computer: This is my personal computer that is used for many things including: going on the internet, completing my homework, holding my pictures and music as well as other important documents. This is a general purpose computer because it completes all of the general tasks. These tasks were performed on typewriters, by going to the library, and in CD holders.
 * My car (Toyota Highlander Hybrid): This computer is used to get us from place to place. This is a general purpose computer because it accomplishes a basic task. Before computers, there still were cars, but they did not have computers installed in them.