Operating System Post

My idea is for a machine that would teach basketball players how to properly shoot free throws. It would be able to adjust height depending on the height of the user. Once activating, it would shoot a perfect free throw each time, demonstrating the correct method of shooting one to people who don’t shoot them well.

A good operating system for this machine is positively essential. If the OS is not up to par, the machine will not run well at all. This will lead to business suffering and the machine not being very marketable at all. The operating machine must be able to complete the many functions of the machine while still being easy to use and effectively quick in its execution of the machine's core functions. 

My plan would be to use an operating system that is or is similar to Linux. The reason I have picked this kind of system is for a number of reasons. One is because since the machine will not have a mouse and rely on commands in order to operate it, a command-based system such as Linux would be beneficial. Secondly, although it can be more complicated to use on a regular computer, I feel that the use of commands on the machine would ensure easy use and operation for any user, even with remedial computer knowledge.

Because operating systems such as Linux can be at times extremely complicated to use, an operating manual will need to be included with the machine. This manual will explain all of the commands of the machine and how to use them to effectively practice free throws. While the paper cost of the manual will be large, it is necessary. Although Linux is a complicated system to select for the machine, I feel that it appropriately fits the function of the machine.