Friday, February 12, 2010

Different Types Of System Software

System software includes operating systems such as devise drivers, severs, windowing systems, and utilities. System software runs the hardware and computer system. The system software tools are compilers, servers, windowing systems, utilities, and data management programs. The hardware features of system software are accessory devises as communications, printers, readers, and keyboards.

The different types of system software are:
  • Loaders: Loaders are the main part of operating system. The main function of loaders is loading program that is start up programs by reading contents of executable file in to memory. The major tasks of loaders are copying the program, initializing registers, and jumping to the program starting point.
  • Linkers: The objects which are generated by compiler are combines by linkers to execute the program. The operating system environment allows the dynamic linking. The main advantage of dynamic linking is that the error in library is corrected by replacing the library.
  • Utility software: Utility software is used to analyze, configure, and maintain computer. The main categories of utility software are disk checkers, disk cleaners, disk storage, backup, and file managers.
  • Desktop environment: Desktop environment is also called as graphical user interface (GUI). Microsoft Windows is the common example of desktop environment. This type of system software includes toolbars, icons, windows, folders, and wallpapers.
  • BIOS: BIOS is one kind of system software. BIOS means Basic Input/Output System and it is also called as system BIOS. The major function of BIOS is to identify, test, and initialize system devices.

The other different type of system software is boot loaders, hypervisors, and shells. The system software is stored on integrated circuits.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Tips For Finding Classic Car Parts

The word classic means something that possesses lasting significance and worth. The 25 years old car can be considered as a “classic car”.

Tips about using classic car parts for classic car restoration:
  • Stainless trimming: In most of the classic cars, the stainless trimming is used. Buy some new trimming parts. The stainless trimming will work best, but it is expensive to buy this parts.
  • Adding alternative power sources: Add some electrical accessories such as sound systems, electric fans, high-amperage lighting, and aftermarket power windows. These will help your classic car more efficiently.
  • Faded Lenses: The faded and old lenses will give very old look to your classic car. Polishing lenses and windows can give new appearance to your car.

Tips for finding classic car parts:
  • Look for a special mechanic: There are some repair shops and mechanics particularly specialized only in classic car parts. Search those shops on the Internet, and compare with one another before selecting best one.
  • Search for parts online: It is better to go for online searching for classic car parts. Start with advertisement pages, auction sites, and car membership sites. It is easy to do online shopping too.
  • Participate in classic car groups: When you are buying classic car parts it is better to ask the opinion of some car enthusiasts. And you can join in classic car group’s websites or blog. This will provide you more information regarding classic car parts.
  • Classic car clubs and association: It is better to join in classic car clubs and associations. This type of clubs and associations are great source for finding the classic car parts. “Antique Automobile Club of America” is one of the classic car clubs.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

History of Cocaine

Cocaine is extracted from the Coca plant and it is used in many forms for nearly thousand years. It is originated in South America and chewed as a leaf by many people for centuries. It is considered as a powerful stimulant, appetite suppressant and anesthetic. In the Victorian era, many medicines contained cocaine, which were available for free use for babies and children especially when they were teething.

In the first twenty years of its making, Coca Cola consisted of cocaine but the laws regulated it in the early 1900’s and restricted its inclusion. Initially its usage has been considered as a rich mans drug, but the use of Crack Cocaine, which is a modified form of the original powdered form and it is prepared as a “Rock” or “Stone” and smoked in pipes, which made its usage down to street level.

Coca can also be eaten or brewed (boiled) as tea. Neither coca nor cocaine is physically addictive, but cocaine can develop a strong dependence. Cocaine as a stimulant increases the workload on the heart. When cocaine is taken nasally, nasal passages can be disturbed, which causes infections. Cocaine is also a local anesthetic, which can ‘numb’ the areas where it is applied.

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