ERP System

1. Go online and find a case study about the implementation of an ERP system. Was it successful? How long did it take? Does the case study tell you how much money the organization spent?

2. What ERP system does your university or place of employment use? Find out which one they use and see how it compares to other ERP systems.

3. If you were running a small business with limited funds for information technology, would you consider using cloud computing? Find some web-based resources that support your decision.

4. Download and install Open Office. Use it to create a document or spreadsheet. How does it compare to Microsoft Office? Does the fact that you got it for free make it feel less valuable?

5. Go to sourceforge.net and review their most downloaded software applications. Report back on the variety of applications you find. Then pick one that interests you and report back on what it does, the kind of technical support offered, and the user reviews.

6. Review this article on the security risks of open-source software. Write a short analysis giving your opinion on the different risks discussed.

7. What are three examples of programming languages? What makes each of these languages useful to programmers?