Create how to choice best computer?

[Hubviewss]

Purpose: What do you plan to use the computer for? Is it for gaming, productivity, content creation, or general use?

Operating system: Do you prefer Windows, MacOS, or Linux?

Processor: The processor determines the computer's speed and performance. Look for processors with higher clock speeds and multiple cores.

RAM: Random Access Memory (RAM) is the computer's short-term memory. A minimum of 8GB is recommended for most tasks.

Storage: Choose between a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD). SSDs are faster but more expensive.

Graphics: If you plan to use the computer for gaming or content creation, look for a dedicated graphics card.

Price: Set a budget and look for a computer that fits within it.

Ultimately, the best computer for you will depend on your needs, budget, and preferences. Do some research and read reviews before making a decision.

[bradleygrant]

This doesn't fit into the scope of a computer science curriculum. Computer science is all about the computations, not the computer used to perform the computations. The field actually predates electronic computers.

That said, universities/computer science departments at universities often publish a list of minimum specifications for personal student computers.

However, I'm not sure we should do the same. I'm not aware of any course in our curriculum that has requirements more substantial than "playing videos" and "running a text editor". These functions could be completed, for example, on a $35 Raspberry Pi. The best computer for use in the program, then, is going to be "whatever computer you already have access to".

I concede the resource may be helpful to some, though. Computer science students tend to not be very good at IT matters.

I would recommend setting up an RFC in the Issues section of this GitHub (linking to this PR) and see if there is any interest in setting up a resource like this in Supplemental Resources.

[waciumawanjohi]

I would agree that this does not match the institutional strengths of OSSU.

I'm also concerned that the proposed language is not a sufficient guide. For example: "Operating system: Do you prefer Windows, MacOS, or Linux?" does nothing to educate students about the strengths and drawbacks of choosing one OS over another.