References
http://www.android.com/versions/kit-kat-4-4/
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/11-awesome-features-make-android-4-4-kitkat-incredibly-sweet/
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/android/android-44-kitkat/21550/android-44-kitkat-review-good-bad-whats-still-missing
Comparison- Similarities
Android 4.4 (KitKat) and GNOME 2.x
They are both operating systems.
They are both compatible for touch screen devices such as tablets and computers.
Both operating systems are user friendly and colourful.
They both use menu- driven and graphical user interfaces.
Comparison- Differences
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 is more modern and preferred by teenagers
To get updates and support for Android 4.4 is possible.
It is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.
The operating system is not free.
GNOME 2.X
GNOME 2.x is a old and an abandoned operating system.
To get updates or support from the manufacturer is not quiet possible and if yes, its really long process.
It is primarily designed for desktop computers with large screens operated via keyboard and mouse, as well as tablet computers with smaller screens operated only via their touchscreen.
The operating system is free of cost.
Picture of GNOME 2.x
GNOME aims to be simple and easy to use and focuses on:
Independence – the governing board is democratically elected and
technical decisions are made by the engineers doing the work.
Freedom – development infrastructure and communication
channels are public, the code can be freely downloaded, modified
and shared and all contributors have the same rights.
Connectedness – work spans the entire Free software stack.
People – emphasis on accessibility and internationalization.
GNOME is available in more than 40 languages (at least 80 percent
of strings translated) and is being translated to 190 languages.
GNOME 2.X Logo
GNOME 2.X
Definition:
GNOME is a desktop environment which is composed entirely of free and open-source software and targets to be cross-platform, that is run on multiple operating systems, its main focus being those based on the Linux Kernel.
The older GNOME 2.x experience has been retired in GNOME.
Cellular phones screen shot
Android 4.4 KitKat
Disadvantages/ Drawbacks of Android 4.4
The Android 4.4 phone app looks somewhat the same to its previous operating system created, Android 4.3
One thing which might aggrieve you while using Android KitKat is the way it uses your battery. It is a software glitch that makes phone to consume its battery more rapidly.
Another letdown from this new mobile OS version, is the way it takes photograph. It produces images that are over processed, it boots your camera after taking a long time and its focusing is irritatingly slow.
Multi-tasking is essential on every smartphones or tablets and Android 4.4 KitKat takes the system performance to its optimal. Android 4.4 optimizes memory usage for several apps running and made the touch screen responds faster and more accurate
So Google upgrade Google Now with "Ok Google" which now control several functions by voice on Android 4.4 running devices. Some apps compatible with Ok Google are messaging, email clients and music player.
Advantages of Android 4.4
The new support is allowing users to find their Android phones or tablets using an Internet browser with controls to ring the device, track it and erase then lock if necessary to prevent hackers on using it.
Firstly, the new menu system helpfully highlights your three most-contacted people, complete with a photo for quick reference. Secondly, Android 4.4 will use online records to tell you who is calling.
In addition to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and mobile data support, Android 4.4 allows Cloud Print and Tap to Pay features. Cloud Print is compatible among HP printers or printers with Google Play Store apps for cloud printing while Tap to Pay uses wireless technology to make payment for services.
Google made Drive, Keep and QuickOffice native apps on Android 4.4 KitKat which integrates to one another. Drive allows you to save files on Google's cloud-based storage, Keep acts a notepad on your device while QuickOffice can open, edit or create MicrosoftOffice documents, spreadsheets and presentations. In addition, Hangouts is now integrated to serve as SMS/MMS and Google+ chat client.
“OK Google”
KitKat has voice control capabilities. Simply say “Ok Google” and the command you want from the home screen, or when Google Now is open, and voilà. You’re done.
Better Memory Management
KitKat is designed to run on devices with as little as 512MB of RAM.
Most Liked features of Android 4.4
Contact Prioritization
KitKat will prioritize your contact list by sorting by the people who you talk with the most often. You can also search for places and businesses near your location from the search box at the top.
Immersive Display
Unlike previous versions of Android, where those intrusive status bar and navigation buttons remained on the screen, KitKat comes with a feature that hides everything while reading or watching a movie. If you want to get back the status bar and navigation buttons simply swipe the edge.
Unlimited Home Screen Panels
KitKat contains the ability for unlimited amount of app shortcuts, folders, and widgets on your home screen panels.
Questionnaire
1. Do you use it?
2. What do you like/dislike about the
system?
3. What type of device do you use it on?
4. Make recommendations on how it could
be improved.
5. How user friendly is it? / How long did it
take to learn it?
6. Is it easy to find support when you have
problems?
7. Do you know a lot of people that use it?
If yes, what do most these people use it
for? Are they novices or computer
experts?
8. Best/worst features?
9. How well does it run programs/optimize
memory? / Compatibility with most
programs?
Android 4.4
Definition:
According to Google Android 4.4 KitKat is a version of Google's operating system (OS) for smartphones and tablets. The Android 4.4 KitKat operating system uses advanced memory optimization technologies. As a result, it is available on Android devices with as little as 512 MB of RAM.
GNOME 2.X and Android 4.4
Operating System
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