Produce Software; UVa Sup/ Engineering: what would you do?

lulwut 5 / 25

Dec 31, 2012 #1

Currently I'm at 212 of a maximum of 250 words, and I'm out of ideas. Any advice on things that could use more elaboration or revising? Thanks!

Engineering: If you were given funding for a small engineering project, what would you do?

For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to computers. There is just something about the creative freedom that computers give that inspires me in a way that nothing else can. I don't only enjoy using them, though; I also find it irresistible to program and create things within them. One thing in particular that I have been thinking about is making an operating system from scratch.

An operating system, by definition, should do two things: manage all of the resources (memory, processing power, etc.) and provide an environment for applications to run and use hardware. Building one is in no way an easy task, but given a few thousand hours and enough dedication, it can be done. It would be the perfect low-budget project as well, costing little more than enough for a few computers and some software.

I'm not the most advanced programmer, and I don't have an extremely extensive knowledge of how computers work, but this task could present me with both an exciting challenge and a wonderful learning opportunity. I'm very interested in producing software, so while the idea of a development of this scale may seem like a daunting challenge to some, I see it as a chance to have fun and be innovative.

OP lulwut 5 / 25

Dec 31, 2012 #2

bump.

OP lulwut 5 / 25

Dec 31, 2012 #3

bump. Please help!

babycakes 1 / 3

Dec 31, 2012 #4

I really like it! You got straight to the point and didn't waste time elaborating on unnecessary points. I don't think need to add anything. You're good to go.

holmes01234 4 / 12

Dec 31, 2012 #5

How does the computer inspire you? You have to be more specific.

"An operating system, by definition, should do two things: manage all of the resources (memory, processing power, etc.) and provide an environment for applications to run and use hardware. Building one is in no way an easy task, but given a few thousand hours and enough dedication, it can be done. It would be the perfect low-budget project as well, costing little more than enough for a few computers and some software. "

you talk about building an operating system, and what it does. Again, you need to be more specific. What would this operating system of yours do? Yea, I get that it will "manage all the resourses " but it's too general. What specific resources do you want it to manage??