Title: Internet Research - Activity 2
Course: CGS 1560 Microcomputer Operating Systems > Section: Module 2 - History and Concepts of Operating Systems (OS)

Write a 400 word minimum biographical essay about someone who made a significant contribution to the evolution of microcomputers or operating systems. The essay should include the information about their early years, adult life and contribution(s) in the area of microcomputers. What did they contribute and what impact did that contribution have?

- Goal: to produce a biographical essay that tells about the life and personality of a person and their achievements, character traits, and major events in their lives.
- Ideas: Everyone is familiar with the contributions of Bill Gates and Steven Jobs. There are many people that have made significant contributions that remain relatively unknown. Explore a product or company and trace it back to the inventor or founder, such as, who founded Red Hat Linux? Include interesting facts, for example, Steven Jobs actually got his start working for a company that would become a major competitor.
- Due date: Due in two weeks see Course Schedule
- Length: (500 words minimum) the page limit forces you to carefully choose your words and eliminate vague sentences.
- Format: Times 12, one-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing.
- Citations: You may choose either MLA or APA in-text citation style; include a properly formatted Works Cited or Reference page
- Heading: The heading should include your name, the class "Jones ¬ CGS-1560C," the assignment "Biographical Essay," and the date.
- Sources: At least three reliable substantive sources. Reliable sources of information provide references to the sources of information they are presenting. These references allow you to check the original information yourself to verify that it is being accurately conveyed. Examples of substantive news and periodicals: InformationWeek, Intelligent Enterprise, The New York Times, Scientific American.

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