Exercise 1. Answer the following questions. 1. What was Linux designed for?

1. What was Linux designed for?

2. Who developed Linux’s kernel?

3. How does Linux differ from proprietary systems?

4. Is it the same popular as Microsoft Windows? What do you think about its future?

5. What is the difference of Windows 8 from the other versions of Windows?

6. How does the new design system interface look like?

7. What newer technologies will be supported by Windows 8?

Exercise 2. Match English words and word combinations with their Russian equivalents.

low-cost operating system	a	анимированные значки
comprehensive system	b	недорогая операционная система
be extendible by contributors	c	интерфейс переносимой операционной системы
desktop predominance	d	господство на рабочих столах
develop from the ground up	e	расширяться пользователями
near-instant-on capabilities	f	интернет службы, основанные на использовании облачных вычислений
live tiles	g	универсальная система
swipe across the screen	h	провести пальцем по экрану
built-in support	i	почти мгновенные возможности
app store	j	разрабатывать с нуля
cloud-based online services	k	встроенная поддержка
portable operating system interface	l	магазин приложений

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