Thanksgiving Assignment
Created Monday 24 November 2025
Choose a computer (either your laptop or desktop); Non-tablets are preferred, and please don't use an iPad as your example unless it's literally the only machine you use.
There are a number of ways to gather information on your machine.
- As explained in class; you can use a "real* linux instance (Live CD or Installation) and use the lshw command on the command line. In the GUI, there is also lshw-gtk and hardinfo. (one more Linux hint, gtk means Gnome ToolKit, but what that really usually means is that it's a GUI version of command-line program)
- On a non-linux system, you can probably find it in a Control Panel or other system info tool.
- Finally, you might be able to find a manual using your computers brand and model number. More tips are below.
http://www.wikihow.com/Find-out-Your-System-Information
1) What is the type (laptop/desktop), brand and model number of the computer?
2) Were you able to find a document online that gives this information? If so, please provide the URL/Link. (Frequently, it will be a pdf)
3) How much RAM is installed? Be sure you're using the correct "unit" type.
4) What type of CPU do you have? How many cores?
5) What Operating System(s) is/are installed?
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