Questions of information system

Software is essential to support and manage various functions of a library. Software helps to manage the entire library operations from maintaining book records to issuing a book. You are tasked to address the following needs. (a) Operating System (OS) is one of the important factors to consider when purchasing new desktop computers. Explain what an OS is and list TWO (2) most popular OS used in computers. (4 marks) (b) The library management is planning to develop applications to support general operations within the organisation's resources. Provide a general description of such software type. What are the other TWO (2) options that you may have when acquiring software applications to support the operations? (6 marks) (c) Joseph is exploring Open-Source Software to see if the organisation should adopt it. Provide ONE (1) example and describe THREE (3) attributes of an open- source software. (4 marks) (d) FOUR (4) self-service kiosks need to be purchased with a specific self-service software installed to support the operations. What kind of software licence you need to purchase? Briefly describe this type of software licence. (3 marks) (e) Spreadsheet application is essential for the librarians. Briefly describe what a spreadsheet is and state THREE (3) types of spreadsheet app that may be useful for the librarians. (4 marks) (f) There are a few management staffs using MacBook, but they also need to use some library applications that run on Microsoft Windows. Briefly explain what kind of technology would help Mac users to run and access Windows based applications. (4 marks)